- Waldorf University is a private school while Luther College is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Iowa.
- Luther College has more expensive tuition of $50,320 than Waldorf University ($25,220).
- Luther College has tighter acceptance rate of 65.09% than Waldorf University (71.85%).
- Waldorf University is larger with 2,763 students than Luther College (1,610 students).
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| Rankings | #74 in Liberal Arts Colleges #4 in Iowa | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Forest City, IA | Location | Decorah, IA |
| Known as | Luther Norse | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $25,220 | Undergraduate | $50,320 |
| $5,220 | Graduate | |
| $7,445 | Financial Aid | $35,965 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 71.85% | Acceptance Rate | 65.09% |
| 28.70% | Yield | 18.52% |
| Test Scores | 1,205 SAT, 26 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,763 | Total Students | 1,610 |
| 2,295 | Undergraduate | 1,610 |
| 468 | Graduate | 0 |
| 2,096 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 25% | Graduation Rate | 74% |
| 6% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 70% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| $42,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $53,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate |
| Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 588) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,156) $5,020 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,650 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 24 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 48 Full-time 105 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 153 Full-time 47 Part-time |
| 230 Full-time 129 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 361 Full-time 174 Part-time |
| $51,165 for Faculties $41,600 Part-time | Average Salary | $69,393 for Faculties $51,474 Part-time |