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Overview |
Walsh College | JMU | ||
| Location | North Canton, OH | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,309 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #536 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | walsh.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Walsh College | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,420 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,420 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,700 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,032 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 33% |
Admission |
Walsh College | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,659 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 1,928 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1320 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Walsh College | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,833 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $287 | $216 |
Diversity |
Walsh College | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
Walsh College | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Walsh College | JMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- James Madison University is larger than than Walsh College based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 2,309 students)
Walsh College vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Walsh College or JMU?
- Walsh University is 308.9% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($31,420.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at Walsh College than James Madison University ($31,420.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Walsh College ($18,274 vs. $20,032)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 2.9% lower than costs at James Madison University ($11,700 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University than James Madison University (100% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 159.6% larger than aid received James Madison University ($26,172 vs. $10,081)
Walsh College vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Walsh College or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Walsh College .
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Walsh College (72.5%)
Walsh College vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Walsh College or JMU? 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 JMU and Walsh College.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Walsh University (81% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $14,900 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $45,400)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $6,934 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($20,899 vs. $27,833)
- JMU graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($216 vs. $287)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Walsh College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/