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Overview |
Methodist | Pfeiffer University | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Misenheimer, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,811 | 1,076 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #668 | #627 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | methodist.edu | pfeiffer.edu | ||
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Costs |
Methodist | Pfeiffer University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,438 | $31,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,438 | $31,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,828 | $12,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,129 | $21,575 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,361 | $24,926 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Methodist | Pfeiffer University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,397 | 1,299 | ||
| Admitted | 1,814 | 897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 69.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1063/1200 | 891/1165 | ||
| 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 |
Methodist | Pfeiffer University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Methodist | Pfeiffer University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
Methodist | Pfeiffer University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 15% |
Students |
Methodist | Pfeiffer University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Methodist | Pfeiffer University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Methodist University is larger than than Pfeiffer University based on total student enrollment (1,811 students vs. 1,076 students)
Methodist vs. Pfeiffer University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Methodist or Pfeiffer University?
- Methodist University is 17.2% more expensive to attend than Pfeiffer University for in-state tuition ($37,438.00 vs. $31,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.2% higher at Methodist than Pfeiffer University ($37,438.00 vs. $31,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pfeiffer University than Methodist ($21,575 vs. $28,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pfeiffer University are 2.5% lower than costs at Methodist University ($12,520 vs. $12,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pfeiffer University than Methodist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Methodist University students is 1.7% larger than aid received Pfeiffer University ($25,361 vs. $24,926)
Methodist vs. Pfeiffer University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Methodist or Pfeiffer University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pfeiffer University or Methodist .
- The average SAT score at Methodist University (955) is 24 points higher than at Pfeiffer University (931)
- Incoming Methodist students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Pfeiffer University (20)
- Accepted freshman Methodist students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Pfeiffer University (3.18)
- Methodist has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Pfeiffer University (69.1%)
Methodist vs. Pfeiffer University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Methodist or Pfeiffer University? 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 Pfeiffer University and Methodist.
- The graduation rate at Pfeiffer University is higher than Methodist University (45% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Methodist University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Pfeiffer University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $41,100)
- Pfeiffer University students graduate with a $4,601 lower median federal student loan debt than Methodist graduates. ($22,399 vs. $27,000)
- Pfeiffer University graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Methodist graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More Pfeiffer University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Methodist students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/