- Both Lenoir-Rhyne University and Pfeiffer University are private.
- Both schools are located in North Carolina.
- Pfeiffer University has more expensive tuition of $33,930 than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($30,900).
- Pfeiffer University has tighter acceptance rate of 66.02% than Lenoir-Rhyne University (73.90%).
- Lenoir-Rhyne University is larger with 2,354 students than Pfeiffer University (1,076 students).
| Lenoir-Rhyne University View More Rivals | Pfeiffer University View More Rivals | |
| #19 in North Carolina | Rankings | #8 in North Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Hickory, NC | Location | Misenheimer, NC |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $30,900 | Undergraduate | $33,930 |
| $12,240 | Graduate | $12,240 |
| $32,218 | Financial Aid | $26,781 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 | Application Fee | |
| 73.90% | Acceptance Rate | 66.02% |
| 10.31% | Yield | 22.56% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 2,354 | Total Students | 1,076 |
| 1,529 | Undergraduate | 683 |
| 825 | Graduate | 393 |
| 375 | Online Enrollment | 242 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 51% | Graduation Rate | 34% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 43% | |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 61% |
| $43,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $45,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,017) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 728) $6,200 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $6,320 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 140 Full-time 117 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 88 Full-time 40 Part-time |
| 319 Full-time 154 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 180 Full-time 46 Part-time |
| $67,201 for Faculties $51,008 Part-time | Average Salary | $62,932 for Faculties $50,998 Part-time |