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Overview |
Pfeiffer University | MBC | ||
| Location | Misenheimer, NC | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,076 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #627 | #1040 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pfeiffer.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pfeiffer University | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,940 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,940 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,520 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,926 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Pfeiffer University | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,299 | - | ||
| Admitted | 897 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 891/1165 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Pfeiffer University | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pfeiffer University | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,399 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pfeiffer University | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 5% |
Students |
Pfeiffer University | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Pfeiffer University | MBC | ||
| 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
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than Pfeiffer University based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 1,076 students)
Pfeiffer University vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pfeiffer University or MBC?
- Pfeiffer University is 1% more expensive to attend than MBC for in-state tuition ($31,940.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Pfeiffer University than Mary Baldwin College ($31,940.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than Pfeiffer University ($18,746 vs. $21,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 21.3% lower than costs at Pfeiffer University ($10,320 vs. $12,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pfeiffer University as Mary Baldwin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pfeiffer University students is 2.2% larger than aid received Mary Baldwin College ($24,926 vs. $24,389)
Which college is harder to get into, Pfeiffer University or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Pfeiffer University .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 78 points higher than at Pfeiffer University (931)
- Incoming MBC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Pfeiffer University (20)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Pfeiffer University (3.18)
Pfeiffer University vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pfeiffer University or MBC? 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 MBC and Pfeiffer University.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Pfeiffer University (49% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Pfeiffer University earn on average $2,700 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $38,400)
- Pfeiffer University students graduate with a $4,601 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($22,399 vs. $27,000)
- Pfeiffer University graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More Pfeiffer University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/