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Overview |
Central State University | Walsh College | ||
| Location | Wilberforce, OH | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,454 | 2,160 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1017 | #575 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centralstate.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central State University | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,404 | $32,780 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,404 | $32,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,390 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,821 | $21,009 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,318 | $25,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 99% |
Admission |
Central State University | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,291 | 2,287 | ||
| Admitted | 1,514 | 1,788 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.9% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 770/950 | 1056/1215 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Central State University | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central State University | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,200 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 16% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $39,000 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $403 | $287 |
Diversity |
Central State University | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Central State University | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Central State University | 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
- Central State University is larger than than Walsh College based on total student enrollment (3,454 students vs. 2,160 students)
Central State University vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central State University or Walsh College?
- Walsh University is 506.6% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($32,780.00 vs. $5,404.00)
- Out of state tuition is 342.7% higher at Walsh College than Central State University ($32,780.00 vs. $7,404.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than Walsh College ($14,821 vs. $21,009)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central State University are 3.7% lower than costs at Walsh University ($11,390 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University than Central State University (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 297.6% larger than aid received Central State University ($25,120 vs. $6,318)
Central State University vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central State University or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or Central State University .
- Accepted freshman Walsh College students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Central State University (2.8)
- Walsh College has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than Central State University (46%)
Central State University vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central State 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 Central State University.
- The graduation rate at Walsh College is higher than Central State University (60% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Walsh University earn on average $18,200 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $27,200)
- Walsh University students graduate with a $11,167 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($27,833 vs. $39,000)
- Walsh College graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($287 vs. $403)
- More Walsh College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/