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Overview |
BSU | Walsh College | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,440 | 2,160 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #515 | #575 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,688 | $32,780 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,696 | $32,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,064 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,017 | $21,009 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,046 | $25,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 99% |
Admission |
BSU | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,668 | 2,287 | ||
| Admitted | 20,525 | 1,788 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.6% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1250 | 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 |
BSU | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $287 |
Diversity |
BSU | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
BSU | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 13% | ||
Campus |
BSU | Walsh College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than Walsh College based on total student enrollment (20,440 students vs. 2,160 students)
BSU vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Walsh College?
- Walsh University is 277.3% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($32,780.00 vs. $8,688.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.8% higher at Walsh College than Ball State University ($32,780.00 vs. $26,696.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Walsh College ($13,017 vs. $21,009)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 2.2% lower than costs at Ball State University ($11,810 vs. $12,064)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University than Ball State University (99% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 92.5% larger than aid received Ball State University ($25,120 vs. $13,046)
BSU vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or BSU .
- Accepted freshman BSU 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 BSU (71.6%)
BSU vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU 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 BSU.
- The graduation rate at Walsh College is higher than Ball State University (60% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Walsh University earn on average $2,900 more per year than BSU graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $42,500)
- Ball State University students graduate with a $2,833 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,833)
- BSU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($258 vs. $287)
- More Walsh College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/