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Overview |
Waldorf College | UW-Stout | ||
| Location | Forest City, IA | Menomonie, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,657 | 6,951 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #743 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | waldorf.edu | uwstout.edu | ||
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Costs |
Waldorf College | UW-Stout | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,800 | $7,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,800 | $15,894 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,448 | $8,718 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,510 | $15,574 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,542 | $4,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 54% |
Admission |
Waldorf College | UW-Stout | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,033 | 6,440 | ||
| Admitted | 750 | 5,457 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 20/25 | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Waldorf College | UW-Stout | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Waldorf College | UW-Stout | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,822 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $263 |
Diversity |
Waldorf College | UW-Stout | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Waldorf College | UW-Stout | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Waldorf College | UW-Stout | ||
| 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 Stout is larger than than Waldorf College based on total student enrollment (6,951 students vs. 2,657 students)
Waldorf College vs. UW-Stout Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Waldorf College or UW-Stout?
- Waldorf College is 224.7% more expensive to attend than UW-Stout for in-state tuition ($23,800.00 vs. $7,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.7% higher at Waldorf College than University of Wisconsin Stout ($23,800.00 vs. $15,894.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stout than Waldorf College ($15,574 vs. $21,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stout are 8.4% lower than costs at Waldorf College ($8,718 vs. $9,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Waldorf College than University of Wisconsin Stout (93% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Waldorf College students is 277.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stout ($16,542 vs. $4,384)
Waldorf College vs. UW-Stout Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Waldorf College or UW-Stout? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Stout or Waldorf College .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Stout (1030) is 93 points higher than at Waldorf College (937)
- Incoming UW-Stout students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Waldorf College (20)
- Accepted freshman UW-Stout students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Waldorf College (3.07)
- UW-Stout has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Waldorf College (72.6%)
Waldorf College vs. UW-Stout Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Waldorf College or UW-Stout? 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-Stout and Waldorf College.
- The graduation rate at UW-Stout is higher than Waldorf College (53% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stout earn on average $6,900 more per year than Waldorf College graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $40,100)
- Waldorf College students graduate with a $6,678 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Stout graduates. ($18,822 vs. $25,500)
- Waldorf College graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Stout graduates. ($194 vs. $263)
- More UW-Stout 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/