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Overview |
Franciscan | Walsh College | ||
| Location | Steubenville, OH | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,656 | 2,309 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #488 | #536 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franciscan.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franciscan | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,620 | $31,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,620 | $31,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,390 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,310 | $20,032 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,779 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Franciscan | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,456 | 2,659 | ||
| Admitted | 1,637 | 1,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.5% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 1030/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Franciscan | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franciscan | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $287 |
Diversity |
Franciscan | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Franciscan | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Franciscan | 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
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is larger than than Walsh College based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 2,309 students)
Franciscan vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franciscan or Walsh College?
- Walsh University is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Franciscan for in-state tuition ($31,420.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Walsh College than Franciscan University of Steubenville ($31,420.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than Franciscan ($20,032 vs. $25,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 24.6% lower than costs at Walsh University ($9,390 vs. $11,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University than Franciscan University of Steubenville (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 56% larger than aid received Franciscan University of Steubenville ($26,172 vs. $16,779)
Franciscan vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franciscan or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or Franciscan .
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- Walsh College has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Franciscan (66.7%)
Franciscan vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franciscan 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 Franciscan.
- The graduation rate at Franciscan is higher than Walsh University (70% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Walsh University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $5,833 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,833)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($227 vs. $287)
- More Franciscan 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/