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Overview |
BAC | Pfeiffer University | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Misenheimer, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 1,076 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | #627 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | pfeiffer.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | Pfeiffer University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $31,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $31,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $12,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $21,575 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $24,926 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BAC | Pfeiffer University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,757 | 1,299 | ||
| Admitted | 2,679 | 897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 69.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | 891/1165 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
BAC | Pfeiffer University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | Pfeiffer University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
BAC | Pfeiffer University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 15% |
Students |
BAC | Pfeiffer University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 24% | ||
Campus |
BAC | Pfeiffer University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Belmont Abbey College is larger than than Pfeiffer University based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 1,076 students)
BAC vs. Pfeiffer University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or Pfeiffer University?
- Pfeiffer University is 72.6% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($31,940.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.6% higher at Pfeiffer University than Belmont Abbey College ($31,940.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pfeiffer University than BAC ($21,575 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belmont Abbey College are 7.4% lower than costs at Pfeiffer University ($11,658 vs. $12,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College as Pfeiffer University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pfeiffer University students is 169% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($24,926 vs. $9,266)
BAC vs. Pfeiffer University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or Pfeiffer University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pfeiffer University or BAC .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 90 points higher than at Pfeiffer University (931)
- Incoming BAC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Pfeiffer University (20)
- Accepted freshman BAC students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Pfeiffer University (3.18)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Pfeiffer University (69.1%)
BAC vs. Pfeiffer University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC or Pfeiffer 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 Pfeiffer University and BAC.
- The graduation rate at Pfeiffer University is higher than Belmont Abbey College (45% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $800 more per year than Pfeiffer University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $41,100)
- Pfeiffer University students graduate with a $4,601 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($22,399 vs. $27,000)
- Pfeiffer University graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More Pfeiffer University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/