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Curry College Drew University Suffolk University Pace University-New York Saint Xavier University Ramapo College of New Jersey| Fisher College | Peirce College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fisher College | Peirce College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,421 | 856 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #690 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fisher.edu | peirce.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisher College | Peirce College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,150 | $14,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,150 | $14,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,340 | $6,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,257 | $9,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,406 | $8,639 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Fisher College | Peirce College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,333 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,474 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1070 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Fisher College | Peirce College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisher College | Peirce College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,187 | $36,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $198 | $373 |
Diversity |
Fisher College | Peirce College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 69% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 36% | 1% |
Students |
Fisher College | Peirce College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Fisher College | Peirce College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fisher College is larger than than Peirce College based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 856 students)
Fisher College vs. Peirce College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisher College or Peirce College?
- Fisher College is 130.2% more expensive to attend than Peirce College for in-state tuition ($33,150.00 vs. $14,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.2% higher at Fisher College than Peirce College ($33,150.00 vs. $14,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Peirce College than Fisher College ($9,621 vs. $26,257)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Peirce College are 172% lower than costs at Fisher College ($6,376 vs. $17,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Peirce College than Fisher College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisher College students is 194.1% larger than aid received Peirce College ($25,406 vs. $8,639)
Which college is harder to get into, Fisher College or Peirce College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peirce College or Fisher College .
Fisher College vs. Peirce College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisher 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 Fisher College.
- The graduation rate at Fisher College is higher than Peirce College (48% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Peirce College earn on average $15,800 more per year than Fisher College graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $36,000)
- Fisher College students graduate with a $16,938 lower median federal student loan debt than Peirce College graduates. ($19,187 vs. $36,125)
- Fisher College graduates are paying $175 less per month on federal student loans than Peirce College graduates. ($198 vs. $373)
- More Fisher College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peirce College students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/