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Overview |
Waldorf College | UW-Superior | ||
| Location | Forest City, IA | Superior, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,763 | 2,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #885 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | waldorf.edu | uwsuper.edu | ||
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Costs |
Waldorf College | UW-Superior | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,108 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,108 | $14,108 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,748 | $7,013 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,620 | $12,908 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,359 | $3,691 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
Waldorf College | UW-Superior | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,056 | 2,319 | ||
| Admitted | 780 | 2,217 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 18/24 | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Waldorf College | UW-Superior | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Waldorf College | UW-Superior | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,822 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $237 |
Diversity |
Waldorf College | UW-Superior | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Waldorf College | UW-Superior | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Waldorf College | UW-Superior | ||
| 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 UW-Superior based on total student enrollment (2,763 students vs. 2,710 students)
Waldorf College vs. UW-Superior Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Waldorf College or UW-Superior?
- Waldorf College is 253.6% more expensive to attend than UW-Superior for in-state tuition ($23,108.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.8% higher at Waldorf College than University of Wisconsin Superior ($23,108.00 vs. $14,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Superior than Waldorf College ($12,908 vs. $18,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Superior are 24.7% lower than costs at Waldorf College ($7,013 vs. $8,748)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Waldorf College than University of Wisconsin Superior (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Waldorf College students is 370.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Superior ($17,359 vs. $3,691)
Waldorf College vs. UW-Superior Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Waldorf College or UW-Superior? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Superior or Waldorf College .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Superior (990) is 53 points higher than at Waldorf College (937)
- Incoming UW-Superior students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Waldorf College (20)
- Accepted freshman UW-Superior students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Waldorf College (3.07)
- UW-Superior has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Waldorf College (73.9%)
Waldorf College vs. UW-Superior Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Waldorf College or UW-Superior? 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 UW-Superior and Waldorf College.
- The graduation rate at Waldorf College is higher than University of Wisconsin Superior (45% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Waldorf College earn on average $2,400 more per year than UW-Superior graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $37,700)
- Waldorf College students graduate with a $4,178 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Superior graduates. ($18,822 vs. $23,000)
- Waldorf College graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Superior graduates. ($194 vs. $237)
- More UW-Superior graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Waldorf College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/