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Overview |
Waldorf College | Bemidji State University | ||
| Location | Forest City, IA | Bemidji, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,763 | 4,023 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #801 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | waldorf.edu | bemidjistate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Waldorf College | Bemidji State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,108 | $8,994 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,108 | $8,994 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,748 | $9,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,620 | $15,561 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,359 | $7,381 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 83% |
Admission |
Waldorf College | Bemidji State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,056 | 2,723 | ||
| Admitted | 780 | 2,111 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 77.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Waldorf College | Bemidji State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Waldorf College | Bemidji State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,822 | $21,304 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $220 |
Diversity |
Waldorf College | Bemidji State University | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Waldorf College | Bemidji State University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Waldorf College | Bemidji State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bemidji State University is larger than than Waldorf College based on total student enrollment (4,023 students vs. 2,763 students)
Waldorf College vs. Bemidji State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Waldorf College or Bemidji State University?
- Waldorf College is 156.9% more expensive to attend than Bemidji State University for in-state tuition ($23,108.00 vs. $8,994.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156.9% higher at Waldorf College than Bemidji State University ($23,108.00 vs. $8,994.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bemidji State University than Waldorf College ($15,561 vs. $18,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Waldorf College are 9.4% lower than costs at Bemidji State University ($8,748 vs. $9,572)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Waldorf College than Bemidji State University (97% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Waldorf College students is 135.2% larger than aid received Bemidji State University ($17,359 vs. $7,381)
Waldorf College vs. Bemidji State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Waldorf College or Bemidji State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bemidji State University or Waldorf College .
- The average SAT score at Bemidji State University (1010) is 73 points higher than at Waldorf College (937)
- Incoming Bemidji State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Waldorf College (20)
- Accepted freshman Bemidji State University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Waldorf College (3.07)
- Bemidji State University has a higher acceptance rate (77.5%) than Waldorf College (73.9%)
Waldorf College vs. Bemidji State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Waldorf College or Bemidji State University? 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 Bemidji State University and Waldorf College.
- The graduation rate at Waldorf College is higher than Bemidji State University (45% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Bemidji State University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Waldorf College graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $40,100)
- Waldorf College students graduate with a $2,482 lower median federal student loan debt than Bemidji State University graduates. ($18,822 vs. $21,304)
- Waldorf College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Bemidji State University graduates. ($194 vs. $220)
- More Bemidji State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Waldorf College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/