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Overview |
Coe College | Peirce College | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,264 | 856 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coe.edu | peirce.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coe College | Peirce College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,314 | $14,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,314 | $14,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,920 | $6,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,237 | $9,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,143 | $8,639 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Coe College | Peirce College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Coe College | Peirce College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coe College | Peirce College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,105 | $36,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $290 | $373 |
Diversity |
Coe College | Peirce College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 69% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Coe College | Peirce College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Coe College | Peirce College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Coe College is larger than than Peirce College based on total student enrollment (1,264 students vs. 856 students)
Coe College vs. Peirce College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coe College or Peirce College?
- Coe College is 249.4% more expensive to attend than Peirce College for in-state tuition ($50,314.00 vs. $14,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 249.4% higher at Coe College than Peirce College ($50,314.00 vs. $14,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Peirce College than Coe College ($9,621 vs. $21,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Peirce College are 71.3% lower than costs at Coe College ($6,376 vs. $10,920)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Coe College as Peirce College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 399.4% larger than aid received Peirce College ($43,143 vs. $8,639)
Which college is harder to get into, Coe College or Peirce College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peirce College or Coe College .
Coe College vs. Peirce College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coe College or Peirce College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Peirce College and Coe College.
- The graduation rate at Coe College is higher than Peirce College (69% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Peirce College earn on average $3,700 more per year than Coe College graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $48,100)
- Coe College students graduate with a $8,020 lower median federal student loan debt than Peirce College graduates. ($28,105 vs. $36,125)
- Coe College graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Peirce College graduates. ($290 vs. $373)
- More Coe College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peirce College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/