- Both Pfeiffer University and Gardner-Webb University (GWU) are private.
- Both schools are located in North Carolina.
- Pfeiffer University has more expensive tuition of $33,930 than GWU ($33,450).
- GWU has tighter acceptance rate of 52.70% than Pfeiffer University (66.02%).
- GWU is larger with 3,144 students than Pfeiffer University (1,076 students).
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| #8 in North Carolina | Rankings | #200 in National Universities #10 in North Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Misenheimer, NC | Location | Boiling Springs, NC |
| Known as | GWU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $33,930 | Undergraduate | $33,450 |
| $12,240 | Graduate | $11,300 |
| $26,781 | Financial Aid | $20,529 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $40 | |
| 66.02% | Acceptance Rate | 52.70% |
| 22.56% | Yield | 24.38% |
| Test Scores | 1,105 SAT, 22 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,076 | Total Students | 3,144 |
| 683 | Undergraduate | 1,812 |
| 393 | Graduate | 1,332 |
| 242 | Online Enrollment | 897 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 34% | Graduation Rate | 52% |
| 43% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 61% | Retention Rate | 66% |
| $45,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,600 |
| 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 |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 728) $6,200 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,368) $5,410 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $6,320 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,360 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 88 Full-time 40 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 149 Full-time 165 Part-time |
| 180 Full-time 46 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 459 Full-time 171 Part-time |
| $62,932 for Faculties $50,998 Part-time | Average Salary | $62,531 for Faculties $46,122 Part-time |