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Overview |
Pfeiffer University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Misenheimer, NC | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,076 | 793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #627 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pfeiffer.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pfeiffer University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,940 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,940 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,520 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $20,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,926 | $13,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Pfeiffer University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,299 | 1,438 | ||
| Admitted | 897 | 771 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.1% | 53.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 16.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 891/1165 | 900/1180 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Pfeiffer University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pfeiffer University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,399 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $268 |
Diversity |
Pfeiffer University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 2% |
Students |
Pfeiffer University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Pfeiffer University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| 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 Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (1,076 students vs. 793 students)
Pfeiffer University vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pfeiffer University or Southwestern Adventist University?
- Pfeiffer University is 36.5% more expensive to attend than Southwestern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($31,940.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.5% higher at Pfeiffer University than Southwestern Adventist University ($31,940.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Adventist University than Pfeiffer University ($20,028 vs. $21,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 45.6% lower than costs at Pfeiffer University ($8,600 vs. $12,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pfeiffer University than Southwestern Adventist University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pfeiffer University students is 78.6% larger than aid received Southwestern Adventist University ($24,926 vs. $13,959)
Pfeiffer University vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pfeiffer University or Southwestern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern Adventist University or Pfeiffer University .
- The average SAT score at Pfeiffer University (931) is 27 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming Pfeiffer University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Southwestern Adventist University (20)
- Accepted freshman Southwestern Adventist University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Pfeiffer University (3.18)
- Pfeiffer University has a higher acceptance rate (69.1%) than Southwestern Adventist University (53.6%)
Pfeiffer University vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pfeiffer University or Southwestern Adventist 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 Southwestern Adventist University and Pfeiffer University.
- The graduation rate at Pfeiffer University is higher than Southwestern Adventist University (45% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Adventist University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Pfeiffer University graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $41,100)
- Pfeiffer University students graduate with a $3,601 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($22,399 vs. $26,000)
- Pfeiffer University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($231 vs. $268)
- More Pfeiffer University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Adventist University 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/