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Overview |
Waldorf College | Mayville State University | ||
| Location | Forest City, IA | Mayville, ND | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,763 | 1,123 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #732 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | waldorf.edu | mayvillestate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Waldorf College | Mayville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,108 | $6,517 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,108 | $9,775 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,748 | $9,522 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,620 | $14,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,359 | $5,511 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Waldorf College | Mayville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,056 | 292 | ||
| Admitted | 780 | 208 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 71.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 51.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1110 | 880/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Waldorf College | Mayville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Waldorf College | Mayville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,822 | $19,030 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $196 |
Diversity |
Waldorf College | Mayville State University | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Waldorf College | Mayville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Waldorf College | Mayville State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Waldorf College is larger than than Mayville State University based on total student enrollment (2,763 students vs. 1,123 students)
Waldorf College vs. Mayville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Waldorf College or Mayville State University?
- Waldorf College is 254.6% more expensive to attend than Mayville State University for in-state tuition ($23,108.00 vs. $6,517.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.4% higher at Waldorf College than Mayville State University ($23,108.00 vs. $9,775.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mayville State University than Waldorf College ($14,347 vs. $18,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Waldorf College are 8.8% lower than costs at Mayville State University ($8,748 vs. $9,522)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mayville State University than Waldorf College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Waldorf College students is 215% larger than aid received Mayville State University ($17,359 vs. $5,511)
Waldorf College vs. Mayville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Waldorf College or Mayville State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mayville State University or Waldorf College .
- Accepted freshman Mayville State University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at Waldorf College (3.07)
- Waldorf College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Mayville State University (71.2%)
Waldorf College vs. Mayville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Waldorf College or Mayville 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 Mayville State University and Waldorf College.
- The graduation rate at Waldorf College is higher than Mayville State University (45% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Mayville State University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Waldorf College graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $40,100)
- Waldorf College students graduate with a $208 lower median federal student loan debt than Mayville State University graduates. ($18,822 vs. $19,030)
- Waldorf College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Mayville State University graduates. ($194 vs. $196)
- More Mayville 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/