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UIC MSOE RIT Stevens Loyola Purdue UChicago Illinois Michigan ISU ISU Northwestern| Illinois Institute of Technology | Walsh University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IIT | Walsh College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,943 | 2,309 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #186 | #536 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iit.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
IIT | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,670 | $31,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,670 | $31,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,570 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,702 | $20,032 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,243 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
IIT | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,243 | 2,659 | ||
| Admitted | 4,450 | 1,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.4% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IIT | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IIT | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,300 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $287 |
Diversity |
IIT | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
IIT | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 13% | ||
Campus |
IIT | 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
- Illinois Institute of Technology is larger than than Walsh College based on total student enrollment (6,943 students vs. 2,309 students)
IIT vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IIT or Walsh College?
- Illinois Institute of Technology is 54.9% more expensive to attend than Walsh College for in-state tuition ($48,670.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.9% higher at IIT than Walsh University ($48,670.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than IIT ($20,032 vs. $28,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 33.1% lower than costs at Illinois Institute of Technology ($11,700 vs. $15,570)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University than Illinois Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Institute of Technology students is 53.8% larger than aid received Walsh University ($40,243 vs. $26,172)
IIT vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IIT or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or IIT .
- Accepted freshman IIT students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- Walsh College has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than IIT (61.4%)
IIT vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IIT 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 IIT.
- The graduation rate at IIT is higher than Walsh University (64% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Illinois Institute of Technology earn on average $33,900 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($79,300 vs. $45,400)
- Illinois Institute of Technology students graduate with a $833 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,833)
- IIT graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($279 vs. $287)
- More IIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Walsh College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/