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Overview |
Walsh College | AU | ||
| Location | North Canton, OH | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,160 | 1,378 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #575 | #629 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | walsh.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Walsh College | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,780 | $38,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,780 | $38,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $13,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,009 | $24,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,120 | $27,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Walsh College | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,287 | 3,322 | ||
| Admitted | 1,788 | 1,588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 47.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1056/1215 | 960/1191 | ||
| 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 | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Walsh College | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,833 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $287 | $258 |
Diversity |
Walsh College | AU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
Walsh College | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Walsh College | AU | ||
| 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 AU based on total student enrollment (2,160 students vs. 1,378 students)
Walsh College vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Walsh College or AU?
- Averett University is 17.1% more expensive to attend than Walsh College for in-state tuition ($38,400.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.1% higher at AU than Walsh University ($38,400.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than AU ($21,009 vs. $24,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 10.2% lower than costs at Averett University ($11,810 vs. $13,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than Walsh University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 8.6% larger than aid received Walsh University ($27,274 vs. $25,120)
Walsh College vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Walsh College or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Walsh College .
- Accepted freshman Walsh College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at AU (3.07)
- Walsh College has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than AU (47.8%)
Walsh College vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Walsh College or AU? 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 AU and Walsh College.
- The graduation rate at Walsh College is higher than Averett University (60% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $45,400)
- Averett University students graduate with a $2,833 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,833)
- AU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($258 vs. $287)
- More Walsh College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/