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Overview |
Waldorf College | KU | ||
| Location | Forest City, IA | Lawrence, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,763 | 26,708 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | waldorf.edu | ku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Waldorf College | KU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,108 | $10,092 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,108 | $26,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,748 | $10,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,620 | $18,950 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,359 | $11,140 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 87% |
Admission |
Waldorf College | KU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,056 | 16,204 | ||
| Admitted | 780 | 14,234 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1110 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Waldorf College | KU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Waldorf College | KU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,822 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $211 |
Diversity |
Waldorf College | KU | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Waldorf College | KU | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Waldorf College | KU | ||
| 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
- University of Kansas is larger than than Waldorf College based on total student enrollment (26,708 students vs. 2,763 students)
Waldorf College vs. KU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Waldorf College or KU?
- Waldorf College is 129% more expensive to attend than KU for in-state tuition ($23,108.00 vs. $10,092.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at KU than Waldorf College ($26,960.00 vs. $23,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Waldorf College than KU ($18,620 vs. $18,950)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Waldorf College are 15.9% lower than costs at University of Kansas ($8,748 vs. $10,136)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Waldorf College than University of Kansas (97% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Waldorf College students is 55.8% larger than aid received University of Kansas ($17,359 vs. $11,140)
Waldorf College vs. KU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Waldorf College or KU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KU or Waldorf College .
- The average SAT score at University of Kansas (1145) is 208 points higher than at Waldorf College (937)
- Incoming KU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Waldorf College (20)
- Accepted freshman KU students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Waldorf College (3.07)
- KU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Waldorf College (73.9%)
Waldorf College vs. KU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Waldorf College or KU? 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 KU and Waldorf College.
- The graduation rate at KU is higher than Waldorf College (61% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $14,500 more per year than Waldorf College graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $40,100)
- Waldorf College students graduate with a $1,678 lower median federal student loan debt than KU graduates. ($18,822 vs. $20,500)
- Waldorf College graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than KU graduates. ($194 vs. $211)
- More KU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Waldorf College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/