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Overview |
CMU | Walsh College | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,399 | 2,160 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #802 | #575 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmich.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,740 | $32,780 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,740 | $32,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,178 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $21,009 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,638 | $25,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
CMU | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,102 | 2,287 | ||
| Admitted | 16,474 | 1,788 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 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 |
CMU | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $287 |
Diversity |
CMU | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
CMU | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 13% | ||
Campus |
CMU | 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
- Central Michigan University is larger than than Walsh College based on total student enrollment (14,399 students vs. 2,160 students)
CMU vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU or Walsh College?
- Walsh University is 138.6% more expensive to attend than CMU for in-state tuition ($32,780.00 vs. $13,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.6% higher at Walsh College than Central Michigan University ($32,780.00 vs. $13,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than Walsh College ($15,826 vs. $21,009)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 3.1% lower than costs at Central Michigan University ($11,810 vs. $12,178)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University than Central Michigan University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 136.1% larger than aid received Central Michigan University ($25,120 vs. $10,638)
CMU vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMU or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or CMU .
- Accepted freshman CMU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- CMU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Walsh College (78.2%)
CMU vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU 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 CMU.
- The graduation rate at Walsh College is higher than Central Michigan University (60% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Walsh University earn on average $900 more per year than CMU graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $44,500)
- Central Michigan University students graduate with a $833 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,833)
- CMU 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 CMU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/