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Overview |
Central College | Walsh College | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,095 | 2,160 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #548 | #575 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,988 | $32,780 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,988 | $32,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,220 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,499 | $21,009 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,678 | $25,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Central College | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,978 | 2,287 | ||
| Admitted | 1,562 | 1,788 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 935/1205 | 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 |
Central College | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $287 |
Diversity |
Central College | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Central College | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Central College | 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 Central College based on total student enrollment (2,160 students vs. 1,095 students)
Central College vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Walsh College?
- Walsh University is 56.2% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($32,780.00 vs. $20,988.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.2% higher at Walsh College than Central College ($32,780.00 vs. $20,988.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than Central College ($21,009 vs. $22,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 3.5% lower than costs at Central College ($11,810 vs. $12,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central College than Walsh University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 98.1% larger than aid received Central College ($25,120 vs. $12,678)
Central College vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or Central College .
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- Central College has a higher acceptance rate (79%) than Walsh College (78.2%)
Central College vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College 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 Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Walsh University (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $45,400)
- Central College students graduate with a $833 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,833)
- Central College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($279 vs. $287)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Walsh College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/