Head-to-Head Analysis
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Updated January 2026 • Duluth, MN & Spartanburg, SC
When students choose between The College of Saint Scholastica and Wofford College, they're comparing two small private colleges with similar missions but vastly different price tags. Both serve around 3,000 students and emphasize close-knit campus communities.
Saint Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota focuses on health sciences and professional preparation, while Wofford in Spartanburg, South Carolina emphasizes liberal arts with strong business programs. The data reveals a significant cost gap without a corresponding earnings premium.
Median Student Debt at Graduation
$20,000
federal loans
$25,732
federal loans
Median Parent PLUS Loans
$16,000
borrowed by parents
$58,390
borrowed by parents
Saint Scholastica is predominantly health-focused, with nursing as its largest program (312 graduates annually), followed by social work and psychology. The program mix includes 14% business programs.
Wofford has a more balanced approach: 24% business and 15% social sciences. Wofford's largest programs include Biology (76 graduates), Finance (52), and Accounting (32).
These different concentrations help explain some career path variations, though both schools prepare students for professional careers in their respective regions.
For students prioritizing financial value, Saint Scholastica delivers comparable career outcomes at $5,035/year less with dramatically lower family debt burden. Wofford offers higher graduation rates, stronger liberal arts programs, and prestige in the Southeast — making it worthwhile for families who value those factors and can manage the additional $100,000+ in total family investment.
The data points to Saint Scholastica as the stronger financial value, particularly for health sciences careers. But the right choice depends on your program interests, regional preferences, and family's capacity to handle significantly higher debt levels.
If parent borrowing concerns you, Saint Scholastica is the clear financial winner.
Key Takeaway
The numbers are close, but the best school depends on your goals, values, and career aspirations.
This comparison was generated using Azimuth's proprietary ROI framework, developed by founder Daniel Rogers. Our methodology transforms federal education data into actionable insights for families.
This comparison uses Azimuth's proprietary ROI model based on U.S. Dept. of Education data. View Full Methodology.
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