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Overview |
Pfeiffer University | RU | ||
| Location | Misenheimer, NC | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,076 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #627 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pfeiffer.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pfeiffer University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,940 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,940 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,520 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,926 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Pfeiffer University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,299 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 897 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.1% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 891/1165 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pfeiffer University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,399 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $237 |
Diversity |
Pfeiffer University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 1% |
Students |
Pfeiffer University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Pfeiffer University | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Pfeiffer University based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 1,076 students)
Pfeiffer University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pfeiffer University or RU?
- Pfeiffer University is 291.6% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($31,940.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.8% higher at Pfeiffer University than Radford University ($31,940.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Pfeiffer University ($17,105 vs. $21,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 18.5% lower than costs at Pfeiffer University ($10,567 vs. $12,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pfeiffer University than Radford University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pfeiffer University students is 156.1% larger than aid received Radford University ($24,926 vs. $9,733)
Pfeiffer University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pfeiffer University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Pfeiffer University .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Pfeiffer University (3.18)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Pfeiffer University (69.1%)
Pfeiffer University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pfeiffer University or RU? 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 RU and Pfeiffer University.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Pfeiffer University (56% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Pfeiffer University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $41,100)
- Pfeiffer University students graduate with a $601 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($22,399 vs. $23,000)
- Pfeiffer University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($231 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pfeiffer University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/