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Overview |
IWU | Walsh College | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,207 | 2,160 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #575 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,168 | $32,780 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,168 | $32,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,554 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,364 | $21,009 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,595 | $25,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
IWU | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,035 | 2,287 | ||
| Admitted | 2,495 | 1,788 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.2% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
IWU | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $287 |
Diversity |
IWU | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
IWU | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 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
- Indiana Wesleyan University is larger than than Walsh College based on total student enrollment (2,207 students vs. 2,160 students)
IWU vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Walsh College?
- Walsh University is 5.2% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($32,780.00 vs. $31,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Walsh College than Indiana Wesleyan University ($32,780.00 vs. $31,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than IWU ($21,009 vs. $23,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 11.9% lower than costs at Walsh University ($10,554 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than Walsh University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 28.2% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($25,120 vs. $19,595)
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 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than Walsh College (78.2%)
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 (70% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $8,900 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $45,400)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $3,729 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($24,104 vs. $27,833)
- IWU graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($249 vs. $287)
- More Walsh College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/