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Overview |
Pfeiffer University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Misenheimer, NC | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 954 | 2,735 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #781 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pfeiffer.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pfeiffer University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,580 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,580 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,520 | $10,507 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,402 | $19,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,458 | $26,472 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Pfeiffer University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,637 | 2,991 | ||
| Admitted | 1,560 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.3% | 68.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.5% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 891/1165 | 940/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Pfeiffer University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pfeiffer University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,399 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $246 |
Diversity |
Pfeiffer University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 0% |
Students |
Pfeiffer University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Pfeiffer University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carson Newman College is larger than than Pfeiffer University based on total student enrollment (2,735 students vs. 954 students)
Pfeiffer University vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pfeiffer University or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 1% more expensive to attend than Pfeiffer University for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $32,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Carson-Newman College than Pfeiffer University ($32,900.00 vs. $32,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carson Newman College than Pfeiffer University ($19,755 vs. $21,402)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 19.2% lower than costs at Pfeiffer University ($10,507 vs. $12,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pfeiffer University as Carson Newman College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 4% larger than aid received Pfeiffer University ($26,472 vs. $25,458)
Pfeiffer University vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pfeiffer University or Carson-Newman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carson-Newman College or Pfeiffer University .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 108 points higher than at Pfeiffer University (931)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Pfeiffer University (20)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Pfeiffer University (3.18)
- Pfeiffer University has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Carson-Newman College (68.3%)
Pfeiffer University vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pfeiffer University or Carson-Newman College? 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 Carson-Newman College and Pfeiffer University.
- The graduation rate at Pfeiffer University is the same as at Carson Newman College (45% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $600 more per year than Pfeiffer University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $41,100)
- Pfeiffer University students graduate with a $1,481 lower median federal student loan debt than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($22,399 vs. $23,880)
- Pfeiffer University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($231 vs. $246)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pfeiffer University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/