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Overview |
Pfeiffer University | D&E College | ||
| Location | Misenheimer, NC | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,076 | 650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #627 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pfeiffer.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pfeiffer University | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,940 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,940 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,520 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,926 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Pfeiffer University | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,299 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 897 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.1% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 891/1165 | 880/1125 | ||
| 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 | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pfeiffer University | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,399 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $245 |
Diversity |
Pfeiffer University | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 19% |
Students |
Pfeiffer University | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Pfeiffer University | D&E College | ||
| 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
- Pfeiffer University is larger than than D&E College based on total student enrollment (1,076 students vs. 650 students)
Pfeiffer University vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pfeiffer University or D&E College?
- Pfeiffer University is 6.9% more expensive to attend than D&E College for in-state tuition ($31,940.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at Pfeiffer University than Davis & Elkins College ($31,940.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davis & Elkins College than Pfeiffer University ($20,126 vs. $21,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 23.7% lower than costs at Pfeiffer University ($10,125 vs. $12,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pfeiffer University as Davis & Elkins College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davis & Elkins College students is 0.8% larger than aid received Pfeiffer University ($25,119 vs. $24,926)
Pfeiffer University vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pfeiffer University or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or Pfeiffer University .
- The average SAT score at Pfeiffer University (931) is 3 points higher than at D&E College (928)
- Incoming Pfeiffer University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at D&E College (20)
- Accepted freshman D&E College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Pfeiffer University (3.18)
- D&E College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Pfeiffer University (69.1%)
Pfeiffer University vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pfeiffer University or D&E College? 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 D&E College and Pfeiffer University.
- The graduation rate at Pfeiffer University is higher than Davis & Elkins College (45% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Pfeiffer University earn on average $3,600 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $37,500)
- Pfeiffer University students graduate with a $1,313 lower median federal student loan debt than D&E College graduates. ($22,399 vs. $23,712)
- Pfeiffer University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than D&E College graduates. ($231 vs. $245)
- More Pfeiffer University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former D&E College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/