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Overview |
GS | Pfeiffer University | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Misenheimer, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 26,041 | 954 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #931 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | pfeiffer.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | Pfeiffer University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $32,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $32,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,993 | $12,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,957 | $21,402 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,075 | $25,458 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
GS | Pfeiffer University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,410 | 1,637 | ||
| Admitted | 12,916 | 1,560 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.6% | 95.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.8% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1160 | 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 | May 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
GS | Pfeiffer University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | Pfeiffer University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $22,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $231 |
Diversity |
GS | Pfeiffer University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 15% |
Students |
GS | Pfeiffer University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 22% | ||
Campus |
GS | 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
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Pfeiffer University based on total student enrollment (26,041 students vs. 954 students)
GS vs. Pfeiffer University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or Pfeiffer University?
- Pfeiffer University is 645.4% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($32,580.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.2% higher at Pfeiffer University than Georgia Southern University ($32,580.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than Pfeiffer University ($16,957 vs. $21,402)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 13.9% lower than costs at Pfeiffer University ($10,993 vs. $12,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pfeiffer University than Georgia Southern University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pfeiffer University students is 215.3% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($25,458 vs. $8,075)
GS vs. Pfeiffer University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or Pfeiffer University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pfeiffer University or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 158 points higher than at Pfeiffer University (931)
- Incoming GS students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Pfeiffer University (20)
- Accepted freshman GS students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Pfeiffer University (3.18)
- Pfeiffer University has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than GS (89.6%)
GS vs. Pfeiffer University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS 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 GS.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than Pfeiffer University (47% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Pfeiffer University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $41,100)
- Pfeiffer University students graduate with a $601 lower median federal student loan debt than GS graduates. ($22,399 vs. $23,000)
- Pfeiffer University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than GS graduates. ($231 vs. $237)
- More Pfeiffer University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/