Head-to-Head Analysis
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Updated January 2026 • Duluth, MN & New York, NY
When students choose between The College Of Saint Scholastica and Yeshiva University, they're comparing two distinct educational paths rather than similar institutions. Saint Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota, serves as a health professions pipeline, while Yeshiva University in New York City emphasizes business and liberal arts.
The schools operate in different regions, serve different student populations, and prepare graduates for different career fields — making this more about fit than financial advantage.
Median Student Debt at Graduation
$20,000
federal loans
$18,250
federal loans
Median Parent PLUS Loans
$16,000
borrowed by parents
$25,880
borrowed by parents
Saint Scholastica is predominantly health-focused, with nursing as its flagship program graduating 312 students annually. The college also produces social workers (71 graduates) and psychologists (59).
Yeshiva takes a business-centered approach, with 33% of graduates earning business degrees. The university's largest programs include Psychology (89 graduates), Biology (88), and Accounting (66).
These fundamental program differences explain the distinct career trajectories and regional job market orientations of each institution's graduates.
For students pursuing health professions, particularly nursing, Saint Scholastica delivers excellent preparation at $23,611 less per year than Yeshiva. The college serves students seeking stable healthcare careers in the Midwest with manageable debt levels and strong institutional support.
Yeshiva offers business and liberal arts education in New York City, making it the better choice for students drawn to urban business careers who can manage the higher cost. The data doesn't point to a clear financial winner because these schools serve fundamentally different purposes.
Choose based on your career goals: healthcare and helping professions favor Saint Scholastica, while business and urban opportunities favor Yeshiva.
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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