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Overview |
Pfeiffer University | St. Andrews University | ||
| Location | Misenheimer, NC | Laurinburg, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,076 | 809 | ||
| 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 | sapc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pfeiffer University | St. Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,940 | $28,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,940 | $28,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,520 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $31,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,926 | $17,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Pfeiffer University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,299 | 1,767 | ||
| Admitted | 897 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.1% | 64.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 15.6%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 891/1165 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Pfeiffer University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pfeiffer University | St. Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,399 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $232 |
Diversity |
Pfeiffer University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 22% |
Students |
Pfeiffer University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Pfeiffer University | St. Andrews 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 St. Andrews University based on total student enrollment (1,076 students vs. 809 students)
Pfeiffer University vs. St. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pfeiffer University or St. Andrews University?
- Pfeiffer University is 11.7% more expensive to attend than St. Andrews University for in-state tuition ($31,940.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at Pfeiffer University than St. Andrews University ($31,940.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pfeiffer University than St. Andrews University ($21,575 vs. $31,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Andrews University are 9.1% lower than costs at Pfeiffer University ($11,480 vs. $12,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pfeiffer University than St. Andrews University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pfeiffer University students is 46.4% larger than aid received St. Andrews University ($24,926 vs. $17,026)
Pfeiffer University vs. St. Andrews University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pfeiffer University or St. Andrews University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Andrews University or Pfeiffer University .
- The average SAT score at Pfeiffer University (931) is 13 points higher than at St. Andrews University (918)
- Incoming Pfeiffer University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at St. Andrews University (20)
- Accepted freshman Pfeiffer University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at St. Andrews University (3.13)
- Pfeiffer University has a higher acceptance rate (69.1%) than St. Andrews University (64.8%)
Pfeiffer University vs. St. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pfeiffer University or St. Andrews 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 St. Andrews University and Pfeiffer University.
- The graduation rate at Pfeiffer University is higher than St. Andrews University (45% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Pfeiffer University earn on average $4,700 more per year than St. Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $36,400)
- Pfeiffer University students graduate with a $101 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Andrews University graduates. ($22,399 vs. $22,500)
- Pfeiffer University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than St. Andrews University graduates. ($231 vs. $232)
- More Pfeiffer University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/