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Overview |
IWU | Walsh College | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 2,309 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #536 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $31,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $31,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $20,032 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 2,659 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 1,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 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 |
IWU | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $287 |
Diversity |
IWU | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
IWU | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 13% | ||
Campus |
IWU | 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
- Walsh University is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (2,309 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Walsh College?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 70.6% more expensive to attend than Walsh College for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.6% higher at IWU than Walsh University ($53,610.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than IWU ($20,032 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 6.1% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($11,700 vs. $12,418)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Walsh University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 39.9% larger than aid received Walsh University ($36,614 vs. $26,172)
IWU vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or IWU .
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- Walsh College has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Walsh University (82% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $15,100 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $45,400)
- Illinois Wesleyan University students graduate with a $833 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,833)
- IWU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($279 vs. $287)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Walsh College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/