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Overview |
Pfeiffer University | SU | ||
| Location | Misenheimer, NC | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 954 | 4,343 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #523 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pfeiffer.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pfeiffer University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,580 | $34,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,580 | $34,614 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,520 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,402 | $26,400 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,458 | $24,100 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Pfeiffer University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,637 | 3,763 | ||
| Admitted | 1,560 | 2,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.3% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.5% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 891/1165 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pfeiffer University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pfeiffer University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,399 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $258 |
Diversity |
Pfeiffer University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 13% |
Students |
Pfeiffer University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Pfeiffer University | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Pfeiffer University based on total student enrollment (4,343 students vs. 954 students)
Pfeiffer University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pfeiffer University or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 6.2% more expensive to attend than Pfeiffer University for in-state tuition ($34,614.00 vs. $32,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at SU than Pfeiffer University ($34,614.00 vs. $32,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pfeiffer University than SU ($21,402 vs. $26,400)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 6.1% lower than costs at Pfeiffer University ($11,800 vs. $12,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pfeiffer University as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pfeiffer University students is 5.6% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($25,458 vs. $24,100)
Pfeiffer University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pfeiffer University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Pfeiffer University .
- The average SAT score at Shenandoah University (1005) is 74 points higher than at Pfeiffer University (931)
- Incoming SU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Pfeiffer University (20)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Pfeiffer University (3.18)
- Pfeiffer University has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than SU (77.8%)
Pfeiffer University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pfeiffer University or SU? 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 SU and Pfeiffer University.
- The graduation rate at Pfeiffer University is the same as at Shenandoah University (45% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Pfeiffer University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $41,100)
- Pfeiffer University students graduate with a $2,601 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($22,399 vs. $25,000)
- Pfeiffer University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($231 vs. $258)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pfeiffer University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/