| Duke vs. Pfeiffer |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#13 in National Universities #17 in World University Rankings #1 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #46 in Federal Region IV Universities #23 in North Carolina Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$68,758 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$35,070 |
| expensive$66,523 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,240 |
| More$53,004 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$25,232 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,540 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter5.71% | Acceptance Rate | Easier96.03% |
| Favorable58.84% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower13.74% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record English Proficiency Test Legacy status |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger17,499 | Total Enrollment | Smaller889 |
| Larger6,523 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller696 |
| Larger10,976 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller193 |
| Larger1,312 | Online Student Population | Smaller144 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher97% | Graduate Rate | Lower35% |
| Lower1% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher45% |
| Higher98% | Retention Rate | Lower72% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,699) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 728) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,156) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,320) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty5 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 4,421 | Number of faculty | 137 |
| Higher$172,945 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$69,613 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.