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Overview |
Walsh College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | North Canton, OH | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,309 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #536 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | walsh.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Walsh College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,420 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,420 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,700 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,032 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Walsh College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,659 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 1,928 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1320 | 1350/1440 | ||
| 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 | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Walsh College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,833 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $287 | $227 |
Diversity |
Walsh College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
Walsh College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Walsh College | Gettysburg College | ||
| 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
- Gettysburg College is larger than than Walsh College based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 2,309 students)
Walsh College vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Walsh College or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 96.6% more expensive to attend than Walsh College for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.6% higher at Gettysburg College than Walsh University ($61,760.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than Gettysburg College ($20,032 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 27.6% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($11,700 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University than Gettysburg College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 65.2% larger than aid received Walsh University ($43,239 vs. $26,172)
Walsh College vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Walsh College or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Walsh College .
- Walsh College has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Walsh College vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Walsh College or Gettysburg College? 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 Gettysburg College and Walsh College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Walsh University (85% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $15,500 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $45,400)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $5,833 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,833)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($227 vs. $287)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Walsh College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/