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MBTS Purdue Global-Cedar Rapids Campus| Moody Bible Institute | Waldorf College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Moody | Waldorf College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Forest City, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,410 | 2,763 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | moody.edu | waldorf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Moody | Waldorf College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,680 | $23,108 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,680 | $23,108 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $8,748 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,368 | $18,620 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,560 | $17,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 97% |
Admission |
Moody | Waldorf College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 324 | 1,056 | ||
| Admitted | 305 | 780 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 57% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Moody | Waldorf College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Moody | Waldorf College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $18,822 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $194 |
Diversity |
Moody | Waldorf College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 4% |
Students |
Moody | Waldorf College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Moody | Waldorf College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Waldorf College is larger than than Moody based on total student enrollment (2,763 students vs. 2,410 students)
Moody vs. Waldorf College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Moody or Waldorf College?
- Waldorf College is 68.9% more expensive to attend than Moody for in-state tuition ($23,108.00 vs. $13,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.9% higher at Waldorf College than Moody Bible Institute ($23,108.00 vs. $13,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Waldorf College than Moody ($18,620 vs. $21,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Waldorf College are 44.1% lower than costs at Moody Bible Institute ($8,748 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Waldorf College than Moody Bible Institute (97% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Waldorf College students is 64.4% larger than aid received Moody Bible Institute ($17,359 vs. $10,560)
Moody vs. Waldorf College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Moody or Waldorf College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waldorf College or Moody .
- Moody has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Waldorf College (73.9%)
Moody vs. Waldorf College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Moody 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 Moody.
- The graduation rate at Moody is higher than Waldorf College (67% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/