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Overview |
Walsh College | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | North Canton, OH | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,309 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #536 | #65 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | walsh.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Walsh College | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,420 | $58,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,420 | $58,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,700 | $17,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,032 | $37,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Walsh College | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,659 | 10,500 | ||
| Admitted | 1,928 | 3,531 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 33.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1320 | 1330/1480 | ||
| 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 | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Walsh College | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,833 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $287 | $268 |
Diversity |
Walsh College | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
Walsh College | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Walsh College | Lafayette 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
- Lafayette College is larger than than Walsh College based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 2,309 students)
Walsh College vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Walsh College or Lafayette College?
- Lafayette College is 84.9% more expensive to attend than Walsh College for in-state tuition ($58,110.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.9% higher at Lafayette College than Walsh University ($58,110.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than Lafayette College ($20,032 vs. $37,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 48.2% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($11,700 vs. $17,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University than Lafayette College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 4.8% larger than aid received Lafayette College ($26,172 vs. $24,981)
Walsh College vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Walsh College or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or Walsh College .
- Accepted freshman Lafayette College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- Walsh College has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Lafayette College (33.6%)
Walsh College vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Walsh College or Lafayette 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 Lafayette College and Walsh College.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Walsh University (88% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $35,600 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $45,400)
- Lafayette College students graduate with a $1,833 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,833)
- Lafayette College graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($268 vs. $287)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Walsh College students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/