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Overview |
Walsh College | Drexel | ||
| Location | North Canton, OH | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,309 | 22,344 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #536 | #124 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | walsh.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Walsh College | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,420 | $56,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,420 | $56,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,700 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,032 | $39,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $33,861 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Walsh College | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,659 | 37,040 | ||
| Admitted | 1,928 | 29,487 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1320 | 1230/1430 | ||
| 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 | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Walsh College | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,833 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $287 | $271 |
Diversity |
Walsh College | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Walsh College | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Walsh College | Drexel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drexel University is larger than than Walsh College based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 2,309 students)
Walsh College vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Walsh College or Drexel?
- Drexel University is 80.1% more expensive to attend than Walsh College for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.1% higher at Drexel than Walsh University ($56,595.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than Drexel ($20,032 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 45.1% lower than costs at Drexel University ($11,700 vs. $16,980)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University as Drexel University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 29.4% larger than aid received Walsh University ($33,861 vs. $26,172)
Walsh College vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Walsh College or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or Walsh College .
- Accepted freshman Drexel students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Walsh College (72.5%)
Walsh College vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Walsh College or Drexel? 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 Drexel and Walsh College.
- The graduation rate at Drexel is higher than Walsh University (68% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $32,000 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $45,400)
- Drexel University students graduate with a $1,590 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($26,243 vs. $27,833)
- Drexel graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($271 vs. $287)
- More Drexel graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Walsh College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/