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Sioux City, IA · Waverly, IA
| Morningside University | Wartburg College | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $31,320/yr | $32,908/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $33,738/yr | $21,688/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $26,028 | $27,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $21,201/yr | $20,751/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $19,124/yr | $27,056/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $20,575/yr | $28,873/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $41,981/yr | $38,864/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $276/mo | $286/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $11,650/yr | $11,750/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $13,510/yr | $11,312/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $1,234/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,220/yr | $3,679/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $52,577/yr | $64,359/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $39,660/yr | $26,250/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $39,660/yr | $26,250/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 34% | 22% |
| Students taking federal loans | 66% | 67% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 71% | 76% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 930–1200 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1136 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 21–27 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 19–27 · Math 21–26 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 2,756 | 2,543 |
| Students accepted | 1,945 | 2,528 |
| Students who enrolled | 337 | 424 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 17% | 17% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 0% | 4% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 1% | 24% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Not considered | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 50% | 64% |
| Freshmen who come back | 74% | 76% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $55,494/yr | $56,201/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $38,502–$76,503 | $41,047–$77,239 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 62% | 68% |
| White students graduating | 53% | 66% |
| Black students graduating | 14% | 39% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 46% | 58% |
| Asian students graduating | 50% | 33% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $47,687/yr | $48,795/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 82% | 82% |
| Graduate on time | 41% | 45% |
| Pell students who graduate | 43% | 50% |
| First-gen students who finish | 54% | 50% |
| Low-income students who finish | 54% | 34% |
| Students who transfer out | 9.9% | 26% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $50,866/yr | $50,597/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 29% · Education 19% · Health Professions 13% | Business, Management & Marketing 22% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 15% · Education 10% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 29% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 22% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Education — 19% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 15% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Health Professions — 13% of degrees | Education — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 10% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 6% of degrees | Social Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $99,854/yr | Accounting and Related Services — $61,529/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 14% | 27% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,163 | 1,452 |
| Students per professor | 12 : 1 | 13 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 884 | 21 |
| Average professor pay | $7,538/mo | $7,194/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $71,162 | $83,926 |
| Setting | City (small) | Town (distant) |
| Location | Sioux City, IA | Waverly, IA |
| Region | Plains | Plains |
| Founded | 1894 | 1852 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 8.1% | 5.2% |
| Men | 49% | 55% |
| Women | 51% | 45% |
| White students | 54% | 81% |
| Black students | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 10% | 4.3% |
| Asian students | 1% | 0.5% |
| Two or more races | 2.6% | 2.9% |
| Other / not reported | 20% | 1.7% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 23% | 17% |
| Part-time students | 4.2% | 3.3% |
| Students age 25+ | 5.5% | 1% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $8,726/yr | $10,199/yr |
| Endowment | $64.3M | $100.4M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 860 | 1,263 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,040/yr | $6,372/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,164/yr | $4,690/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | 20 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Four-one-four plan |
| Religious affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | No |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NAIA Division I | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 21 | 24 |
| Student athletes | 666 | 858 |
| Athletic scholarships | $3.2M | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $6.8M | $5.5M |
| Athletics revenue | $7.5M | $5.5M |
| Recruiting spend | $23,757 | $169,293 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.