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Overview |
Ohio State | Walsh College | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 60,540 | 2,309 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #536 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | osu.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio State | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $31,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,762 | $31,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,006 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,582 | $20,032 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
Ohio State | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,189 | 2,659 | ||
| Admitted | 34,370 | 1,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ohio State | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio State | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $287 |
Diversity |
Ohio State | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Ohio State | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Ohio State | Walsh College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio State University is larger than than Walsh College based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 2,309 students)
Ohio State vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio State or Walsh College?
- Walsh University is 172.6% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($31,420.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.8% higher at Ohio State than Walsh University ($35,762.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than Walsh College ($19,582 vs. $20,032)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 19.7% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($11,700 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University than Ohio State University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 138.1% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($26,172 vs. $10,993)
Ohio State vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio State or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or Ohio State .
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- Walsh College has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
Ohio State vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio State 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 Ohio State.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than Walsh University (80% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Ohio State University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $45,400)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $6,333 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,833)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($222 vs. $287)
- More Walsh College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/