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Overview |
Walsh College | Bucknell | ||
| Location | North Canton, OH | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,309 | 3,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #536 | #71 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | walsh.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Walsh College | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,420 | $61,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,420 | $61,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,700 | $15,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,032 | $39,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $37,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 56% |
Admission |
Walsh College | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,659 | 11,707 | ||
| Admitted | 1,928 | 3,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 32.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1320 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Walsh College | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Walsh College | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,833 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $287 | $279 |
Diversity |
Walsh College | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
Walsh College | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Walsh College | Bucknell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bucknell University is larger than than Walsh College based on total student enrollment (3,787 students vs. 2,309 students)
Walsh College vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Walsh College or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 95.4% more expensive to attend than Walsh College for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.4% higher at Bucknell than Walsh University ($61,408.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than Bucknell ($20,032 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 31.3% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($11,700 vs. $15,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University than Bucknell University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 44.3% larger than aid received Walsh University ($37,775 vs. $26,172)
Walsh College vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Walsh College or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Walsh College .
- Accepted freshman Bucknell students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- Walsh College has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Walsh College vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Walsh College or Bucknell? 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 Bucknell and Walsh College.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Walsh University (91% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $30,900 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $45,400)
- Bucknell University students graduate with a $833 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,833)
- Bucknell graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($279 vs. $287)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Walsh College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/