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Overview |
Waldorf College | Parkside | ||
| Location | Forest City, IA | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,763 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | waldorf.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Waldorf College | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,108 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,108 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,748 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,620 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,359 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 67% |
Admission |
Waldorf College | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,056 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 780 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 17/23 | ||
| 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 | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Waldorf College | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,822 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $237 |
Diversity |
Waldorf College | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Waldorf College | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Waldorf College | Parkside | ||
| 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 Wisconsin Parkside is larger than than Waldorf College based on total student enrollment (3,947 students vs. 2,763 students)
Waldorf College vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Waldorf College or Parkside?
- Waldorf College is 266.9% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($23,108.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.6% higher at Waldorf College than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($23,108.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Waldorf College ($8,510 vs. $18,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 9.8% lower than costs at Waldorf College ($7,966 vs. $8,748)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Waldorf College than University of Wisconsin Parkside (97% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Waldorf College students is 144.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($17,359 vs. $7,098)
Waldorf College vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Waldorf College or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Waldorf College .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Parkside (970) is 33 points higher than at Waldorf College (937)
- Incoming Parkside students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Waldorf College (20)
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Waldorf College (3.07)
- Waldorf College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Parkside (72.8%)
Waldorf College vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Waldorf College or Parkside? 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 Parkside and Waldorf College.
- The graduation rate at Waldorf College is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (45% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Parkside earn on average $900 more per year than Waldorf College graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $40,100)
- Waldorf College students graduate with a $4,143 lower median federal student loan debt than Parkside graduates. ($18,822 vs. $22,965)
- Waldorf College graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Parkside graduates. ($194 vs. $237)
- More Parkside graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Waldorf College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/