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Overview |
Walsh College | PennWest California | ||
| Location | North Canton, OH | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,160 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #575 | #1038 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | walsh.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Walsh College | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,780 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,780 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,009 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,120 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Walsh College | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,287 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,788 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1056/1215 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2026 |
Academics |
Walsh College | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Walsh College | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,833 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $287 | $258 |
Diversity |
Walsh College | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Walsh College | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Walsh College | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Walsh College based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 2,160 students)
Walsh College vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Walsh College or PennWest California?
- Walsh University is 324.8% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($32,780.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 183.2% higher at Walsh College than PennWest California ($32,780.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 13.4% lower than costs at Walsh University ($10,416 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University than PennWest California (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($25,120 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Walsh College or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Walsh College .
- Accepted freshman Walsh College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
Walsh College vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Walsh College or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and Walsh College.
- The graduation rate at Walsh College is higher than PennWest California (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Walsh University earn on average $2,900 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $42,500)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $2,833 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,833)
- PennWest California 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 PennWest California students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/