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Overview |
JCU | Walsh College | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 2,309 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #536 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $31,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $31,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $20,032 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
JCU | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 2,659 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 1,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 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 |
JCU | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $287 |
Diversity |
JCU | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
JCU | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 13% | ||
Campus |
JCU | 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than Walsh College based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 2,309 students)
JCU vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Walsh College?
- John Carroll University is 44.8% more expensive to attend than Walsh College for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.8% higher at JCU than Walsh University ($45,490.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than JCU ($20,032 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 12.8% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($11,700 vs. $13,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University as Walsh University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 16.2% larger than aid received Walsh University ($30,415 vs. $26,172)
JCU vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or JCU .
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Walsh College (72.5%)
JCU vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Walsh University (71% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $12,200 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $45,400)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $894 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,833)
- JCU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($278 vs. $287)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Walsh College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/