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Overview |
UIC | Walsh College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 33,747 | 2,309 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | #536 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,970 | $31,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,578 | $31,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,384 | $20,032 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,813 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
UIC | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,562 | 2,659 | ||
| Admitted | 18,541 | 1,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 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 |
UIC | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $287 |
Diversity |
UIC | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
UIC | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 13% | ||
Campus |
UIC | 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
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than Walsh College based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 2,309 students)
UIC vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or Walsh College?
- Walsh University is 186.4% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($31,420.00 vs. $10,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.8% higher at Walsh College than University of Illinois at Chicago ($31,420.00 vs. $25,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than Walsh College ($10,384 vs. $20,032)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 23.1% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($11,700 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University than University of Illinois at Chicago (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 89.5% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Chicago ($26,172 vs. $13,813)
UIC vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or UIC .
- Accepted freshman UIC students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- UIC has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Walsh College (72.5%)
UIC vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC 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 UIC.
- The graduation rate at Walsh College is higher than University of Illinois at Chicago (60% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $16,500 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $45,400)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $9,083 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,833)
- UIC graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($193 vs. $287)
- More UIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Walsh College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/