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Overview |
Anderson University | Walsh College | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,255 | 2,160 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #589 | #575 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,590 | $32,780 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,590 | $32,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,250 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,914 | $21,009 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,121 | $25,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Anderson University | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,661 | 2,287 | ||
| Admitted | 3,024 | 1,788 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 1056/1215 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Anderson University | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $287 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Anderson University | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | Walsh College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Walsh University is larger than than Anderson University based on total student enrollment (2,160 students vs. 1,255 students)
Anderson University vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or Walsh College?
- Anderson University is 5.5% more expensive to attend than Walsh College for in-state tuition ($34,590.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at Anderson University than Walsh University ($34,590.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than Anderson University ($21,009 vs. $21,914)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 3.7% lower than costs at Anderson University ($11,810 vs. $12,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Walsh University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 8% larger than aid received Walsh University ($27,121 vs. $25,120)
Anderson University vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or Anderson University .
- Accepted freshman Anderson University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- Walsh College has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than Anderson University (53.4%)
Anderson University vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or Walsh College? 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 Walsh College and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Walsh University (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Walsh University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $40,400)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $833 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,833)
- Anderson University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($279 vs. $287)
- More Walsh College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Anderson University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/