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Overview |
Walsh College | ETSU | ||
| Location | North Canton, OH | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,160 | 13,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #575 | #702 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | walsh.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Walsh College | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,780 | $7,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,780 | $11,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $10,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,009 | $16,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,120 | $9,228 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
Walsh College | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,287 | 9,903 | ||
| Admitted | 1,788 | 8,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1056/1215 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Walsh College | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,833 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $287 | $211 |
Diversity |
Walsh College | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
Walsh College | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Walsh College | ETSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than Walsh College based on total student enrollment (13,586 students vs. 2,160 students)
Walsh College vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Walsh College or ETSU?
- Walsh University is 312.3% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($32,780.00 vs. $7,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 178% higher at Walsh College than East Tennessee State University ($32,780.00 vs. $11,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than Walsh College ($16,033 vs. $21,009)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 15% lower than costs at Walsh University ($10,270 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University than East Tennessee State University (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 172.2% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($25,120 vs. $9,228)
Walsh College vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Walsh College or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or Walsh College .
- Accepted freshman Walsh College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- ETSU has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than Walsh College (78.2%)
Walsh College vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Walsh College or ETSU? 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 ETSU and Walsh College.
- The graduation rate at Walsh College is higher than East Tennessee State University (60% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Walsh University earn on average $5,400 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $40,000)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $7,333 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,833)
- ETSU graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($211 vs. $287)
- More Walsh College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/