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Purdue Global-Cedar Rapids Campus| Iowa Wesleyan College | Waldorf College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Waldorf College | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, IA | Forest City, IA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 871 | 2,763 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | iwc.edu | waldorf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Waldorf College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,550 | $23,108 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,550 | $23,108 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $8,748 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,074 | $18,620 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,670 | $17,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 97% |
Admission |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Waldorf College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 1,056 | ||
| Admitted | 2,404 | 780 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1010 | 920/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Waldorf College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Waldorf College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,900 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $18,822 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $194 |
Diversity |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Waldorf College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 4% |
Students |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Waldorf College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Waldorf College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Waldorf College is larger than than Iowa Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (2,763 students vs. 871 students)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. Waldorf College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa Wesleyan College or Waldorf College?
- Iowa Wesleyan College is 45.2% more expensive to attend than Waldorf College for in-state tuition ($33,550.00 vs. $23,108.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.2% higher at Iowa Wesleyan College than Waldorf College ($33,550.00 vs. $23,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Waldorf College than Iowa Wesleyan College ($18,620 vs. $20,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Waldorf College are 29.6% lower than costs at Iowa Wesleyan College ($8,748 vs. $11,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Waldorf College than Iowa Wesleyan College (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iowa Wesleyan College students is 53.6% larger than aid received Waldorf College ($26,670 vs. $17,359)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. Waldorf College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa Wesleyan College or Waldorf College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waldorf College or Iowa Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at Iowa Wesleyan College (949) is 12 points higher than at Waldorf College (937)
- Incoming Iowa Wesleyan College students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Waldorf College (20)
- Accepted freshman Waldorf College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.07) than students at Iowa Wesleyan College (3.02)
- Iowa Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Waldorf College (73.9%)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. Waldorf College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa Wesleyan College or Waldorf College? 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 Waldorf College and Iowa Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Waldorf College is higher than Iowa Wesleyan College (45% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Waldorf College earn on average $3,200 more per year than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $36,900)
- Waldorf College students graduate with a $6,178 lower median federal student loan debt than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates. ($18,822 vs. $25,000)
- Waldorf College graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates. ($194 vs. $258)
- More Iowa Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Waldorf College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/