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Overview |
IWU | Pfeiffer University | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Misenheimer, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,207 | 954 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | pfeiffer.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Pfeiffer University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,168 | $32,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,168 | $32,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,554 | $12,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,364 | $21,402 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,595 | $25,458 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Pfeiffer University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,035 | 1,637 | ||
| Admitted | 2,495 | 1,560 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.2% | 95.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
IWU | Pfeiffer University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Pfeiffer University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $22,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $231 |
Diversity |
IWU | Pfeiffer University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 15% |
Students |
IWU | Pfeiffer University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 22% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Pfeiffer University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana Wesleyan University is larger than than Pfeiffer University based on total student enrollment (2,207 students vs. 954 students)
IWU vs. Pfeiffer University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Pfeiffer University?
- Pfeiffer University is 4.5% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($32,580.00 vs. $31,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at Pfeiffer University than Indiana Wesleyan University ($32,580.00 vs. $31,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pfeiffer University than IWU ($21,402 vs. $23,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 18.6% lower than costs at Pfeiffer University ($10,554 vs. $12,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University as Pfeiffer University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pfeiffer University students is 29.9% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($25,458 vs. $19,595)
IWU vs. Pfeiffer University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Pfeiffer University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pfeiffer University or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 155 points higher than at Pfeiffer University (931)
- Incoming IWU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Pfeiffer University (20)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Pfeiffer University (3.18)
- Pfeiffer University has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than IWU (82.2%)
IWU vs. Pfeiffer University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Pfeiffer University (70% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $13,200 more per year than Pfeiffer University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $41,100)
- Pfeiffer University students graduate with a $1,705 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($22,399 vs. $24,104)
- Pfeiffer University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($231 vs. $249)
- More Pfeiffer University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/