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Overview |
Eastern | Walsh College | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,008 | 2,160 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #575 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,830 | $32,780 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,520 | $32,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,735 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,852 | $21,009 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,460 | $25,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Eastern | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,082 | 2,287 | ||
| Admitted | 13,340 | 1,788 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Eastern | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $287 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Eastern | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Walsh College based on total student enrollment (15,008 students vs. 2,160 students)
Eastern vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Walsh College?
- Walsh University is 233.5% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($32,780.00 vs. $9,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.7% higher at Walsh College than Eastern Kentucky University ($32,780.00 vs. $20,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Walsh College ($10,852 vs. $21,009)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 0.6% lower than costs at Walsh University ($11,735 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University than Eastern Kentucky University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 119.2% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($25,120 vs. $11,460)
Eastern vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or Eastern .
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- Walsh College has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than Eastern (78.1%)
Eastern vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Walsh College is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (60% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Walsh University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $4,138 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($23,695 vs. $27,833)
- Eastern graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($245 vs. $287)
- More Walsh College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/