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Overview |
Pfeiffer University | WVSU | ||
| Location | Misenheimer, NC | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,076 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #627 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pfeiffer.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pfeiffer University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,940 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,940 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,520 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,926 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Pfeiffer University | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,299 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 897 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.1% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 891/1165 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pfeiffer University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,399 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $240 |
Diversity |
Pfeiffer University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 52% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 9% |
Students |
Pfeiffer University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Pfeiffer University | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Pfeiffer University based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 1,076 students)
Pfeiffer University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pfeiffer University or WVSU?
- Pfeiffer University is 293.3% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($31,940.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.3% higher at Pfeiffer University than West Virginia State University ($31,940.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Pfeiffer University ($11,684 vs. $21,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia State University are 2.5% lower than costs at Pfeiffer University ($12,214 vs. $12,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pfeiffer University than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pfeiffer University students is 162.9% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($24,926 vs. $9,482)
Pfeiffer University vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pfeiffer University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Pfeiffer University .
- The average SAT score at Pfeiffer University (931) is 4 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Pfeiffer University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Pfeiffer University (3.18)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Pfeiffer University (69.1%)
Pfeiffer University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pfeiffer University or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Pfeiffer University.
- The graduation rate at Pfeiffer University is higher than West Virginia State University (45% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Pfeiffer University earn on average $8,400 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $32,700)
- Pfeiffer University students graduate with a $851 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($22,399 vs. $23,250)
- Pfeiffer University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($231 vs. $240)
- More Pfeiffer University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/