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Overview |
AQ | Walsh College | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,295 | 2,160 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | #575 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aquinas.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
AQ | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,720 | $32,780 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,720 | $32,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,994 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,890 | $21,009 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,042 | $25,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
AQ | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,291 | 2,287 | ||
| Admitted | 1,628 | 1,788 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1210 | 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 |
AQ | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AQ | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $287 |
Diversity |
AQ | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
AQ | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 13% | ||
Campus |
AQ | Walsh College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Walsh University is larger than than AQ based on total student enrollment (2,160 students vs. 1,295 students)
AQ vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AQ or Walsh College?
- Aquinas College is 15.1% more expensive to attend than Walsh College for in-state tuition ($37,720.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at AQ than Walsh University ($37,720.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Walsh College ($19,890 vs. $21,009)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 7.4% lower than costs at Walsh University ($10,994 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Walsh University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 15.6% larger than aid received Walsh University ($29,042 vs. $25,120)
AQ vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AQ or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or AQ .
- Accepted freshman AQ students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- Walsh College has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than AQ (71.1%)
AQ vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AQ 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 AQ.
- The graduation rate at Walsh College is higher than Aquinas College (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Walsh University earn on average $5,400 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $40,000)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $1,833 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,833)
- AQ graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($268 vs. $287)
- More Walsh College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AQ students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/