- Pfeiffer University is a private school while University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in North Carolina.
- Pfeiffer University has more expensive tuition of $33,930 than UNCW ($22,985).
- Pfeiffer University has tighter acceptance rate of 66.02% than UNCW (66.52%).
- UNCW is larger with 17,843 students than Pfeiffer University (1,076 students).
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| #8 in North Carolina | Rankings | #18 in North Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Misenheimer, NC | Location | Wilmington, NC |
| Known as | UNCW | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $33,930 | Undergraduate | $7,317 North Carolina residents $22,985 out-of-state |
| $12,240 | Graduate | $7,853 North Carolina residents $23,029 out-of-state |
| $26,781 | Financial Aid | $6,644 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $80 undergraduate $75 graduate | |
| 66.02% | Acceptance Rate | 66.52% |
| 22.56% | Yield | 27.62% |
| Test Scores | 1,300 SAT, 26 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,076 | Total Students | 17,843 |
| 683 | Undergraduate | 14,294 |
| 393 | Graduate | 3,549 |
| 242 | Online Enrollment | 4,619 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 34% | Graduation Rate | 74% |
| 43% | Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| 61% | Retention Rate | 83% |
| $45,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,600 |
| 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 | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 728) $6,200 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,562) $7,700 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $6,320 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 88 Full-time 40 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 725 Full-time 330 Part-time |
| 180 Full-time 46 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,133 Full-time 346 Part-time |
| $62,932 for Faculties $50,998 Part-time | Average Salary | $77,382 for Faculties $56,722 Part-time |