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Overview |
Waldorf College | UNK | ||
| Location | Forest City, IA | Kearney, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,763 | 6,041 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #571 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | waldorf.edu | unk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Waldorf College | UNK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,108 | $6,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,108 | $12,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,748 | $11,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,620 | $16,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,359 | $7,282 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Waldorf College | UNK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,056 | 6,794 | ||
| Admitted | 780 | 5,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1110 | 1000/1200 | ||
| 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 | UNK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Waldorf College | UNK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,822 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $219 |
Diversity |
Waldorf College | UNK | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Waldorf College | UNK | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Waldorf College | UNK | ||
| 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
- University of Nebraska at Kearney is larger than than Waldorf College based on total student enrollment (6,041 students vs. 2,763 students)
Waldorf College vs. UNK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Waldorf College or UNK?
- Waldorf College is 271.5% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($23,108.00 vs. $6,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92% higher at Waldorf College than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($23,108.00 vs. $12,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska at Kearney than Waldorf College ($16,564 vs. $18,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Waldorf College are 30.2% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($8,748 vs. $11,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska at Kearney than Waldorf College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Waldorf College students is 138.4% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Kearney ($17,359 vs. $7,282)
Waldorf College vs. UNK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Waldorf College or UNK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNK or Waldorf College .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Kearney (1049) is 112 points higher than at Waldorf College (937)
- Incoming UNK students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Waldorf College (20)
- Accepted freshman UNK students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Waldorf College (3.07)
- UNK has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Waldorf College (73.9%)
Waldorf College vs. UNK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Waldorf College or UNK? 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 UNK and Waldorf College.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than Waldorf College (61% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Kearney earn on average $3,300 more per year than Waldorf College graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $40,100)
- Waldorf College students graduate with a $2,428 lower median federal student loan debt than UNK graduates. ($18,822 vs. $21,250)
- Waldorf College graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than UNK graduates. ($194 vs. $219)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Waldorf College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/