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Overview |
Kentucky | Walsh College | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 2,309 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #536 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $31,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $31,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $20,032 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 2,659 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 1,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $287 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Kentucky | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | 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
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Walsh College based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 2,309 students)
Kentucky vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Walsh College?
- Walsh University is 173.3% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($31,420.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at Walsh College than University of Kentucky ($31,420.00 vs. $30,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Walsh College ($18,693 vs. $20,032)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 25.4% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($11,700 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University than University of Kentucky (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 85.4% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($26,172 vs. $14,114)
Kentucky vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or Kentucky .
- Accepted freshman Kentucky students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Walsh College (72.5%)
Kentucky vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Walsh College is higher than University of Kentucky (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $5,600 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $45,400)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $5,083 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($22,750 vs. $27,833)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($235 vs. $287)
- More Walsh College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/