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Overview |
Pfeiffer University | PC | ||
| Location | Misenheimer, NC | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,076 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #627 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pfeiffer.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pfeiffer University | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,940 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,940 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,520 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,926 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Pfeiffer University | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,299 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 897 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.1% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 891/1165 | 1020/1270 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
Pfeiffer University | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pfeiffer University | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,399 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $269 |
Diversity |
Pfeiffer University | PC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 1% |
Students |
Pfeiffer University | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Pfeiffer University | PC | ||
| 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
- Presbyterian College is larger than than Pfeiffer University based on total student enrollment (1,199 students vs. 1,076 students)
Pfeiffer University vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pfeiffer University or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 22.1% more expensive to attend than Pfeiffer University for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $31,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.1% higher at PC than Pfeiffer University ($38,990.00 vs. $31,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Pfeiffer University ($21,571 vs. $21,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 10.8% lower than costs at Pfeiffer University ($11,300 vs. $12,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pfeiffer University as Presbyterian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 37.9% larger than aid received Pfeiffer University ($34,379 vs. $24,926)
Pfeiffer University vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pfeiffer University or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Pfeiffer University .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 151 points higher than at Pfeiffer University (931)
- Incoming PC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Pfeiffer University (20)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Pfeiffer University (3.18)
- Pfeiffer University has a higher acceptance rate (69.1%) than PC (59.4%)
Pfeiffer University vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pfeiffer University or PC? 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 PC and Pfeiffer University.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Pfeiffer University (68% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $6,600 more per year than Pfeiffer University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $41,100)
- Pfeiffer University students graduate with a $3,709 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($22,399 vs. $26,108)
- Pfeiffer University graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($231 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pfeiffer University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/