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Overview |
Waldorf College | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Location | Forest City, IA | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,657 | 10,299 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | waldorf.edu | uwlax.edu | ||
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Costs |
Waldorf College | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,800 | $7,974 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,800 | $17,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,448 | $7,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,510 | $13,125 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,542 | $4,678 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 36% |
Admission |
Waldorf College | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,033 | 7,312 | ||
| Admitted | 750 | 5,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 22/26 | ||
| 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 | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Waldorf College | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,822 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $240 |
Diversity |
Waldorf College | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 1% | ||
| % 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 | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Waldorf College | UW-La Crosse | ||
| 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 La Crosse is larger than than Waldorf College based on total student enrollment (10,299 students vs. 2,657 students)
Waldorf College vs. UW-La Crosse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Waldorf College or UW-La Crosse?
- Waldorf College is 198.5% more expensive to attend than UW-La Crosse for in-state tuition ($23,800.00 vs. $7,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.9% higher at Waldorf College than University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($23,800.00 vs. $17,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin La Crosse than Waldorf College ($13,125 vs. $21,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin La Crosse are 18.7% lower than costs at Waldorf College ($7,960 vs. $9,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Waldorf College than University of Wisconsin La Crosse (93% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Waldorf College students is 253.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($16,542 vs. $4,678)
Waldorf College vs. UW-La Crosse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Waldorf College or UW-La Crosse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-La Crosse or Waldorf College .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin La Crosse (1130) is 193 points higher than at Waldorf College (937)
- Incoming UW-La Crosse students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Waldorf College (20)
- Accepted freshman UW-La Crosse students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Waldorf College (3.07)
- UW-La Crosse has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Waldorf College (72.6%)
Waldorf College vs. UW-La Crosse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Waldorf College or UW-La Crosse? 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-La Crosse and Waldorf College.
- The graduation rate at UW-La Crosse is higher than Waldorf College (68% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin La Crosse earn on average $9,400 more per year than Waldorf College graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $40,100)
- Waldorf College students graduate with a $4,428 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($18,822 vs. $23,250)
- Waldorf College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($194 vs. $240)
- More UW-La Crosse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Waldorf College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/