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Overview |
OWU | Walsh College | ||
| Location | Delaware, OH | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,410 | 2,309 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | #536 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | owu.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
OWU | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,262 | $31,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,262 | $31,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,745 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,311 | $20,032 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,757 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OWU | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,324 | 2,659 | ||
| Admitted | 2,778 | 1,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1358 | 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 |
OWU | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OWU | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $287 |
Diversity |
OWU | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
OWU | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 13% | ||
Campus |
OWU | 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 OWU based on total student enrollment (2,309 students vs. 1,410 students)
OWU vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OWU or Walsh College?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 56.8% more expensive to attend than Walsh College for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.8% higher at OWU than Walsh University ($49,262.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than OWU ($20,032 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 17.5% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($11,700 vs. $13,745)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University as Walsh University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 40.4% larger than aid received Walsh University ($36,757 vs. $26,172)
OWU vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OWU or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or OWU .
- Accepted freshman OWU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- Walsh College has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than OWU (52.2%)
OWU vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OWU 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 OWU.
- The graduation rate at OWU is higher than Walsh University (61% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $45,400)
- Ohio Wesleyan University students graduate with a $833 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,833)
- OWU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($279 vs. $287)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Walsh College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/