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Overview |
Pfeiffer University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Misenheimer, NC | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,076 | 1,140 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #627 | #803 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pfeiffer.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pfeiffer University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,940 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,940 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,520 | $14,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,926 | $28,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Pfeiffer University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,299 | 4,730 | ||
| Admitted | 897 | 3,469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.1% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 891/1165 | 890/1122 | ||
| 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 | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pfeiffer University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,399 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $278 |
Diversity |
Pfeiffer University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 5% |
Students |
Pfeiffer University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Pfeiffer University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| 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
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is larger than than Pfeiffer University based on total student enrollment (1,140 students vs. 1,076 students)
Pfeiffer University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pfeiffer University or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is 18.6% more expensive to attend than Pfeiffer University for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $31,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.6% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte than Pfeiffer University ($37,896.00 vs. $31,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pfeiffer University than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($21,575 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pfeiffer University are 18.8% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($12,520 vs. $14,876)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pfeiffer University as Johnson & Wales University Charlotte (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students is 12.6% larger than aid received Pfeiffer University ($28,061 vs. $24,926)
Pfeiffer University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pfeiffer University or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte or Pfeiffer University .
- Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Pfeiffer University (69.1%)
Pfeiffer University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pfeiffer University or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte and Pfeiffer University.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is higher than Pfeiffer University (49% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Pfeiffer University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $40,100)
- Pfeiffer University students graduate with a $4,501 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($22,399 vs. $26,900)
- Pfeiffer University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($231 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pfeiffer University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/