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Overview |
Pfeiffer University | AU | ||
| Location | Misenheimer, NC | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,076 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #627 | #661 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pfeiffer.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pfeiffer University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,940 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,940 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,520 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,926 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Pfeiffer University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,299 | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | 897 | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.1% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 891/1165 | 850/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Pfeiffer University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pfeiffer University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,399 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $258 |
Diversity |
Pfeiffer University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 0% |
Students |
Pfeiffer University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Pfeiffer University | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Averett University is larger than than Pfeiffer University based on total student enrollment (1,363 students vs. 1,076 students)
Pfeiffer University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pfeiffer University or AU?
- Averett University is 17.8% more expensive to attend than Pfeiffer University for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $31,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.8% higher at AU than Pfeiffer University ($37,640.00 vs. $31,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pfeiffer University than AU ($21,575 vs. $23,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Averett University are 10.2% lower than costs at Pfeiffer University ($11,360 vs. $12,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pfeiffer University as Averett University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 5.3% larger than aid received Pfeiffer University ($26,246 vs. $24,926)
Pfeiffer University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pfeiffer University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Pfeiffer University .
- The average SAT score at Pfeiffer University (931) is 18 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming Pfeiffer University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman Pfeiffer University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at AU (3.07)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Pfeiffer University (69.1%)
Pfeiffer University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pfeiffer University or AU? 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 AU and Pfeiffer University.
- The graduation rate at Pfeiffer University is higher than Averett University (45% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Pfeiffer University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $41,100)
- Pfeiffer University students graduate with a $2,601 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($22,399 vs. $25,000)
- Pfeiffer University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($231 vs. $258)
- More Pfeiffer University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/