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Overview |
Post University | Waldorf College | ||
| Location | Waterbury, CT | Forest City, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,034 | 2,763 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | post.edu | waldorf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Post University | Waldorf College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,310 | $23,108 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,310 | $23,108 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $8,748 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,307 | $18,620 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,967 | $17,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
Post University | Waldorf College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,056 | ||
| Admitted | - | 780 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Post University | Waldorf College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Post University | Waldorf College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,822 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $194 |
Diversity |
Post University | Waldorf College | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 4% |
Students |
Post University | Waldorf College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Post University | Waldorf College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Post University is larger than than Waldorf College based on total student enrollment (17,034 students vs. 2,763 students)
Post University vs. Waldorf College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Post University or Waldorf College?
- Waldorf College is 50.9% more expensive to attend than Post University for in-state tuition ($23,108.00 vs. $15,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.9% higher at Waldorf College than Post University ($23,108.00 vs. $15,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Post University than Waldorf College ($18,307 vs. $18,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Waldorf College are 32.6% lower than costs at Post University ($8,748 vs. $11,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Waldorf College than Post University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Waldorf College students is 93.6% larger than aid received Post University ($17,359 vs. $8,967)
Which college is harder to get into, Post University or Waldorf College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waldorf College or Post University .
- The average SAT score at Waldorf College (937) is 44 points higher than at Post University (893)
- Incoming Waldorf College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Post University (19)
Post University vs. Waldorf College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Post University or Waldorf College? 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 Waldorf College and Post University.
- The graduation rate at Waldorf College is higher than Post University (45% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Post University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Waldorf College graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $40,100)
- Waldorf College students graduate with a $8,178 lower median federal student loan debt than Post University graduates. ($18,822 vs. $27,000)
- Waldorf College graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Post University graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More Waldorf College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Post University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/