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Overview |
Walsh College | Arcadia | ||
| Location | North Canton, OH | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,309 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #536 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | walsh.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Walsh College | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,420 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,420 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,700 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,032 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Walsh College | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,659 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 1,928 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1320 | 1088/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Walsh College | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Walsh College | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,833 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $287 | $279 |
Diversity |
Walsh College | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Walsh College | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Walsh College | Arcadia | ||
| 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
- Arcadia University is larger than than Walsh College based on total student enrollment (3,026 students vs. 2,309 students)
Walsh College vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Walsh College or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 47.8% more expensive to attend than Walsh College for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.8% higher at Arcadia than Walsh University ($46,430.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than Arcadia ($20,032 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 17.3% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($11,700 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University than Arcadia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 18.2% larger than aid received Walsh University ($30,934 vs. $26,172)
Walsh College vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Walsh College or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Walsh College .
- Accepted freshman Arcadia students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Walsh College (72.5%)
Walsh College vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Walsh College or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and Walsh College.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than Walsh University (62% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Arcadia University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $45,400)
- Arcadia University students graduate with a $833 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,833)
- Arcadia graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($279 vs. $287)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Walsh College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/