Peirce College

https://www.peirce.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,400

2021 Average Net Price

$13,714

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.1%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

875

21.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

50%

1 Graduates

About

Peirce College is a higher education institution located in Philadelphia County, PA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Peirce College were General Business Administration & Management (31 degrees awarded), Health Care Administration & Management (30 degrees), and Information Technology (27 degrees).

In 2021, 313 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Peirce College. 73.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (166 degrees), 2.31 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (72 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Peirce College is $14,400, which is $−14,105 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Peirce College is $14,400, which is $−14,105 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,714.

In 2021, 85% of undergraduate students attending Peirce College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,400

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Peirce College was $14,400. The cost of tuition at Peirce College is $−14,105 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Peirce College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$13,714

2021 Value

52.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Peirce College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,714. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Peirce College grew by 52.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Peirce College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,376

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Peirce College was of $6,376 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Peirce College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at Peirce College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 3.66% with respect to 2020, when 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Peirce College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.1%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Peirce College was 3.1%, which represents 22 out of the 709 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Peirce College had a total enrollment of 875 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Peirce College is 191 students and the part-time enrollment is 684. This means that 21.8% of students enrolled at Peirce College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Peirce College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 56.3% Black or African American, 19% White, 11.2% Hispanic or Latino, 2.4% Asian, 1.26% Two or More Races, 0.457% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.343% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Peirce College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (37.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (13.2%) and Black or African American Male (12.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (66.7%), followed by White Male (11.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

21.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Peirce College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 875 students. The full-time enrollment at Peirce College is 191 and the part-time enrollment is 684. This means that 21.8% of students enrolled at Peirce College are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Peirce College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

100%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Peirce College was 100%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Peirce College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Peirce College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
493 enrolled students
White
166 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
98 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Peirce College is 56.3% Black or African American, 19% White, 11.2% Hispanic or Latino, 2.4% Asian, 1.26% Two or More Races, 0.457% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.343% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 74 students (8.46%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 145 more women than men received degrees from Peirce College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Peirce College is black or african american (166 degrees awarded). There were 2.31 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (72 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Peirce College is General Business Administration & Management (31 degrees awarded), followed by Health Care Administration & Management (30 degrees) and Information Technology (27 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Peirce College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (30 degrees awarded), Protective Services (22 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (35 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Peirce College are Registered nurses (1,423,075 people), Accountants & auditors (1,059,372 people), Other managers (812,943 people), Software developers (602,345 people), and Financial managers (488,756 people).

The most specialized majors at Peirce College in 2021 are Legal (30 degrees awarded), Protective Services (22 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (35 degrees), Business (116 degrees), and Health (81 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Peirce College are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Peirce College are Legal (30 degrees awarded), Protective Services (22 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (35 degrees), Business (116 degrees), and Health (81 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Peirce College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,803,316 people), Computer Systems Design (993,737 people), Elementary & secondary schools (741,372 people), Banking & related activities (545,042 people), and Insurance carriers (524,991 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Peirce College.

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
31 degree-majors awarded
Health Care Administration & Management
30 degree-majors awarded
Information Technology
27 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Peirce College was General Business Administration & Management with 31 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Peirce College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

229

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 84 degrees were awarded to men at Peirce College, which is 0.367 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (229).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Peirce College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 26 degrees were awarded to men at Peirce College in Information Technology, which is 3.25 times more than the 8 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 37 degrees were awarded to men at Peirce College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.64 times more than the 14 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

100%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 0% of students graduating from Peirce College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 100% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 100% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Peirce College is Male and White (50% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
166 degrees awarded
White
72 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
34 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Peirce College is black or african american (166 degrees awarded). There were 2.31 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (72 degrees).

8.63% of degree recipients (27 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
128 degrees awarded
White Female
49 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
38 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Peirce College is black or african american female (128 degrees awarded). There were 2.61 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (49 degrees).

Operations

Peirce College has an endowment valued at nearly $4.09M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 6.56M (161%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, Peirce College had a total salary expenditure of 16.3M. Peirce College employs 11 Professors, 9 Associate professors and 2 Assistant professors. Most academics at Peirce College are Female Professor (8), Male Associate professor (5), and Female Associate professor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Peirce College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 25 employees, Management, with 15 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 13 employees.

Endowment

$4.09M

2021 Endowment

23.5%

growth from 2020

Peirce College has an endowment valued at about $4.09M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Peirce College grew 23.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $48.3M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Peirce College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$9.03M

2021 Salaries

3.98%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Peirce College paid a median of $9.03M in salaries, which represents 55.6% of their overall expenditure ($16.3M) and a 3.98% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.48M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Peirce College paid a total of $1.48M to 22 employees working as instructors, which represents 16.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

11 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

25 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Peirce College were Professor with 11 employees, Associate professor with 9 employees, and Assistant professor with 2 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Peirce College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 25 employees, Management with 15 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 13 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Peirce College was Female Professor with 8 employees, Male Associate professor with 5 employees, and Female Associate professor with 4 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Peirce College.