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Overview |
Pfeiffer University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Misenheimer, NC | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,076 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #627 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pfeiffer.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pfeiffer University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,940 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,940 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,520 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,926 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Pfeiffer University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,299 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 897 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.1% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 891/1165 | 960/1150 | ||
| 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 |
Pfeiffer University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pfeiffer University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,399 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pfeiffer University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 8% |
Students |
Pfeiffer University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Pfeiffer University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emory and Henry College is larger than than Pfeiffer University based on total student enrollment (1,358 students vs. 1,076 students)
Pfeiffer University vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pfeiffer University or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 8% more expensive to attend than Pfeiffer University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $31,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at Emory and Henry College than Pfeiffer University ($34,500.00 vs. $31,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory and Henry College than Pfeiffer University ($20,834 vs. $21,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pfeiffer University are 10.2% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($12,520 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pfeiffer University than Emory and Henry College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 26.9% larger than aid received Pfeiffer University ($31,643 vs. $24,926)
Pfeiffer University vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pfeiffer University or Emory and Henry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory and Henry College or Pfeiffer University .
- The average SAT score at Emory and Henry College (980) is 49 points higher than at Pfeiffer University (931)
- Incoming Emory and Henry College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Pfeiffer University (20)
- Accepted freshman Emory and Henry College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Pfeiffer University (3.18)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Pfeiffer University (69.1%)
Pfeiffer University vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pfeiffer University or Emory and Henry 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 Emory and Henry College and Pfeiffer University.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Pfeiffer University (59% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Pfeiffer University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $41,100)
- Pfeiffer University students graduate with a $4,601 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($22,399 vs. $27,000)
- Pfeiffer University graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pfeiffer University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/