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Overview |
Waldorf College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Location | Forest City, IA | River Falls, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,763 | 5,188 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #793 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | waldorf.edu | uwrf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Waldorf College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,108 | $6,428 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,108 | $14,421 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,748 | $8,094 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,620 | $13,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,359 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 86% |
Admission |
Waldorf College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,056 | 4,091 | ||
| Admitted | 780 | 3,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 19/25 | ||
| 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 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Waldorf College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,822 | $22,725 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $234 |
Diversity |
Waldorf College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Waldorf College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Waldorf College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| 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 River Falls is larger than than Waldorf College based on total student enrollment (5,188 students vs. 2,763 students)
Waldorf College vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Waldorf College or University of Wisconsin-River Falls?
- Waldorf College is 259.5% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-River Falls for in-state tuition ($23,108.00 vs. $6,428.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.2% higher at Waldorf College than University of Wisconsin River Falls ($23,108.00 vs. $14,421.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin River Falls than Waldorf College ($13,427 vs. $18,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin River Falls are 8.1% lower than costs at Waldorf College ($8,094 vs. $8,748)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Waldorf College than University of Wisconsin River Falls (97% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Waldorf College students is 286.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin River Falls ($17,359 vs. $4,489)
Waldorf College vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Waldorf College or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-River Falls or Waldorf College .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin River Falls (1050) is 113 points higher than at Waldorf College (937)
- Incoming University of Wisconsin-River Falls students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Waldorf College (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Wisconsin-River Falls students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Waldorf College (3.07)
- University of Wisconsin-River Falls has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Waldorf College (73.9%)
Waldorf College vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Waldorf College or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? 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 University of Wisconsin-River Falls and Waldorf College.
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-River Falls is higher than Waldorf College (51% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin River Falls earn on average $4,000 more per year than Waldorf College graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $40,100)
- Waldorf College students graduate with a $3,903 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates. ($18,822 vs. $22,725)
- Waldorf College graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates. ($194 vs. $234)
- More University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Waldorf College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/