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Overview |
Waldorf College | K-State | ||
| Location | Forest City, IA | Manhattan, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,763 | 19,722 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | waldorf.edu | k-state.edu | ||
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Costs |
Waldorf College | K-State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,108 | $9,489 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,108 | $25,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,748 | $10,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,620 | $18,855 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,359 | $8,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 89% |
Admission |
Waldorf College | K-State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,056 | 9,706 | ||
| Admitted | 780 | 9,234 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 31.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Waldorf College | K-State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Waldorf College | K-State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $49,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,822 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $232 |
Diversity |
Waldorf College | K-State | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Waldorf College | K-State | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Waldorf College | K-State | ||
| 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
- Kansas State University is larger than than Waldorf College based on total student enrollment (19,722 students vs. 2,763 students)
Waldorf College vs. K-State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Waldorf College or K-State?
- Waldorf College is 143.5% more expensive to attend than K-State for in-state tuition ($23,108.00 vs. $9,489.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at K-State than Waldorf College ($25,560.00 vs. $23,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Waldorf College than K-State ($18,620 vs. $18,855)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Waldorf College are 15.5% lower than costs at Kansas State University ($8,748 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Waldorf College than Kansas State University (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Waldorf College students is 103.3% larger than aid received Kansas State University ($17,359 vs. $8,537)
Waldorf College vs. K-State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Waldorf College or K-State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between K-State or Waldorf College .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Waldorf College (3.07)
- K-State has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than Waldorf College (73.9%)
Waldorf College vs. K-State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Waldorf College or K-State? 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 K-State and Waldorf College.
- The graduation rate at K-State is higher than Waldorf College (56% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $9,600 more per year than Waldorf College graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $40,100)
- Waldorf College students graduate with a $3,678 lower median federal student loan debt than K-State graduates. ($18,822 vs. $22,500)
- Waldorf College graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than K-State graduates. ($194 vs. $232)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Waldorf College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/