Pfeiffer University vs. Piedmont International University

Pfeiffer University vs. Piedmont International University comparison

	Pfeiffer University	Piedmont International University	College 3	College 4
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Overview	Pfeiffer University	Piedmont International University
Location	Misenheimer, NC	Winston Salem, NC
Setting	Distant Rural	Midsize City
Enrollment	954	691
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking
Religious Affiliation	United Methodist	Baptist	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	pfeiffer.edu	pbc.edu
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Costs	Pfeiffer University	Piedmont International University
Tuition (In State)	$32,580	$8,850
Tuition (Out of State)	$32,580	$8,850
Room & Board	$12,520	$6,410
Avg Net Price	$21,402	$15,119
Avg Grant Aid	$25,458	$6,206
% Receiving Grant Aid	100%	84%

Admission	Pfeiffer University	Piedmont International University
Admission Chances	Calculate	Calculate
Applied	1,637	219
Admitted	1,560	53
Acceptance Rate	95.3%	24.2%Open
Enrolled %	12.5%	77.4%Open
Avg High School GPA	3.18	3.07
Typical High School Grades	B	B
Admissions Standards	Easy	Easy
Applicant Competition		Very High
ACT Range	18/25	15/23
SAT Range	891/1165	770/1230
Submit Test Scores	Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)	Required
Application Deadline	Aug 15, 2025

Academics	Pfeiffer University	Piedmont International University
Student to Faculty Ratio	14:1	0:1
Popular Majors	Business (28%) Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting (12%) Education (12%) Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies (6%) Health Professions (5%)	Theology and Religious Vvocations (60%) Education (40%)
Outcomes	Pfeiffer University	Piedmont International University
Graduation Rate	45%	47%
Median Earnings (After 10 years)	$41,100	$35,300
Making Student Loan Payments	56%	65%
Median Student Loan Debt	$22,399	$11,326
Median Loan Payment	$231	$117

Diversity	Pfeiffer University	Piedmont International University
% Men	8%	0%
% Women	24%	0%
Racial Diversity	High	Low
HBCU	No	No
% White	52%	77%
% Black	21%	16%
% Hispanic	3%	1%
% Native American	0%	1%
% Pacific Islander	0%	0%
% Two or More Races	2%	2%
% International	6%	1%
% Unknown Race	15%	3%

Students	Pfeiffer University	Piedmont International University
% In-State	78%	-
% Out-of-State	22%	-
Campus	Pfeiffer University	Piedmont International University
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

• Pfeiffer University is larger than than Piedmont International University based on total student enrollment (954 students vs. 691 students)

Pfeiffer University vs. Piedmont International University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Pfeiffer University or Piedmont International University?

• Pfeiffer University is 268.1% more expensive to attend than Piedmont International University for in-state tuition ($32,580.00 vs. $8,850.00)
• Out of state tuition is 268.1% higher at Pfeiffer University than Piedmont International University ($32,580.00 vs. $8,850.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont International University than Pfeiffer University ($15,119 vs. $21,402)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont International University are 95.3% lower than costs at Pfeiffer University ($6,410 vs. $12,520)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Pfeiffer University than Piedmont International University (100% vs. 84%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Pfeiffer University students is 310.2% larger than aid received Piedmont International University ($25,458 vs. $6,206)

Pfeiffer University vs. Piedmont International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Pfeiffer University or Piedmont International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Piedmont International University or Pfeiffer University .

• The average SAT score at Pfeiffer University (931) is 33 points higher than at Piedmont International University (898)
• Incoming Pfeiffer University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Piedmont International University (19)
• Accepted freshman Pfeiffer University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at Piedmont International University (3.07)
• Pfeiffer University has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Piedmont International University (24.2%)

Pfeiffer University vs. Piedmont International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Pfeiffer University or Piedmont International 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 Piedmont International University and Pfeiffer University.

• The graduation rate at Piedmont International University is higher than Pfeiffer University (47% vs. 45%)
• Graduates from Pfeiffer University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Piedmont International University graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $35,300)
• Piedmont International University students graduate with a $11,073 lower median federal student loan debt than Pfeiffer University graduates. ($11,326 vs. $22,399)
• Piedmont International University graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Pfeiffer University graduates. ($117 vs. $231)
• More Piedmont International University 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/