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Overview |
Walsh College | Mason | ||
| Location | North Canton, OH | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,309 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #536 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | walsh.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Walsh College | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,420 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,420 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,700 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,032 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Walsh College | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,659 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 1,928 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1320 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Walsh College | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Walsh College | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,833 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $287 | $204 |
Diversity |
Walsh College | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
Walsh College | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Walsh College | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Walsh College based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 2,309 students)
Walsh College vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Walsh College or Mason?
- Walsh University is 220.8% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($31,420.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at Mason than Walsh University ($35,377.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Walsh College ($18,479 vs. $20,032)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 12.1% lower than costs at George Mason University ($11,700 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University than George Mason University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 143.2% larger than aid received George Mason University ($26,172 vs. $10,760)
Walsh College vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Walsh College or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Walsh College .
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Walsh College (72.5%)
Walsh College vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Walsh College or Mason? 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 Mason and Walsh College.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than Walsh University (64% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $16,500 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $45,400)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $8,083 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,833)
- Mason graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($204 vs. $287)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Walsh College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/