Prescott College vs Pine Manor College

Prescott College and Pine Manor College, while both offering unique educational experiences, present distinct differences in their academic offerings, student demographics, and campus environments. Prescott College, located in Prescott, Arizona, boasts a low acceptance rate of 75%, indicating a selective admissions process. Its popular majors include Environmental Studies, Psychology, and Adventure Education, reflecting its focus on sustainability, personal growth, and experiential learning. In contrast, Pine Manor College, situated in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, has a higher acceptance rate of 85%, making it a more accessible option for students. Its popular majors encompass Business Administration, Psychology, and Fashion Merchandising, catering to students seeking careers in business, social sciences, and creative industries. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details about these institutions, including student body demographics, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your college decision.

	Pine Manor College	Prescott College
Overview
Location	Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts	Prescott, Arizona
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	City: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	47.0%	75.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	57.4%	99.3%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $50
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	352	147
Total number of admissions given out	202	146
Admitted students who chose to enroll	18	37
Yield rate	8.9%	25.3%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$48,230	$45,804
Average net price	$10,558	$17,082
Tuition	$30,600	$32,976
Room & board	$13,830	Room/dormitory: $6,990 Meal plan: $2,530
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	89.0% Average amount $25,842	100.0% Average amount $27,801
Students receiving federal student loan	83.0% Average amount $4,846	44.0% Average amount $4,976
Students taking out private loans	28.0% Average amount $11,935	2.0% Average amount $19,000

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	77 Men 50.6% Women 49.4%	388 Men 34.0% Women 66.0%
Graduate students	16 Men 31.2% Women 68.8%	659 Men 18.2% Women 81.8%
Racial/ethnic diversity	N/A	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	N/A	0.3%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	450	104
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Social Sciences Visual & Performing Arts Education Liberal Arts	Education Health Professions Public Administration and Social Service Multidisciplinary Studies Natural Resources and Conservation
Students to faculty ratio	5:1	9:1
Institutional accreditation	N/A	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	20.0%	40.0%
Dropout rate	77.0%	22.9%
Transferred out	3.0%	37.1%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $39,009 Year 3: N/A	Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $43,426 Year 3: N/A