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Overview |
Walsh | WMU | ||
| Location | Troy, MI | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,218 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | walshcollege.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Walsh | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 93% |
Admission |
Walsh | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | - | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Walsh | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Walsh | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,832 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $275 |
Diversity |
Walsh | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Walsh | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 19% | ||
Campus |
Walsh | WMU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Walsh based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 1,218 students)
Walsh vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Walsh or WMU?
- Western Michigan University is ?% more expensive to attend than Walsh for in-state tuition ($14,523.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at WMU than Walsh College ($18,154.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Michigan University than Walsh College (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Michigan University students is ?% larger than aid received Walsh College ($6,813 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Walsh or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Walsh .
Walsh vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Walsh or WMU? 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 WMU and Walsh.
- Graduates from Walsh College earn on average $8,900 more per year than WMU graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $48,900)
- Walsh College students graduate with a $10,801 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($15,832 vs. $26,633)
- Walsh graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($163 vs. $275)
- More Walsh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/