| Orion Technical vs. Waldorf |
| Rankings* | #35 in Federal Region VII Universities #19 in Iowa Colleges | |
| Private (for-profit), four-years Other technology-related school | School Type | Private (for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$15,600 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$25,220 |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $5,220 |
| Less$4,190 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$7,445 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Acceptance Rate | 73.86% |
| - | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 22.05% |
| Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller75 | Total Enrollment | Larger2,763 |
| Smaller75 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger2,295 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 468 |
| Smaller7 | Online Student Population | Larger2,096 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher86% | Graduate Rate | Lower25% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 6% |
| - | Retention Rate | 70% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Evening/Weekend College | Special learning Opportunity | Teacher Certificate |
| Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 588) | |
| Board/Meal Plan | ✔ | |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty24 to 1 |
| 16 | Number of faculties | 153 |
| Lower$27,093 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$51,619 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.