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Overview |
Howard | Walsh College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 2,309 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #536 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $31,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $31,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $20,032 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 2,659 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 1,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $287 |
Diversity |
Howard | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Howard | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Walsh College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Walsh College based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 2,309 students)
Howard vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Walsh College?
- Walsh University is 2.7% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($31,420.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Walsh College than Howard University ($31,420.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than Howard ($20,032 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 35.7% lower than costs at Howard University ($11,700 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University than Howard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 30.4% larger than aid received Howard University ($26,172 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or Howard .
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- Walsh College has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Walsh University (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $45,400)
- Howard University students graduate with a $833 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,833)
- Howard 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 Howard students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/