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Overview |
Walsh College | Linfield | ||
| Location | North Canton, OH | McMinnville, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,160 | 1,726 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #575 | #232 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | walsh.edu | linfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
Walsh College | Linfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,780 | $48,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,780 | $48,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $14,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,009 | $31,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,120 | $32,598 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Walsh College | Linfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,287 | 1,963 | ||
| Admitted | 1,788 | 1,726 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1056/1215 | 1050/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Walsh College | Linfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Walsh College | Linfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $56,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,833 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $287 | $258 |
Diversity |
Walsh College | Linfield | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 13% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
Walsh College | Linfield | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Walsh College | Linfield | ||
| 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
- Walsh University is larger than than Linfield based on total student enrollment (2,160 students vs. 1,726 students)
Walsh College vs. Linfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Walsh College or Linfield?
- Linfield University is 48.5% more expensive to attend than Walsh College for in-state tuition ($48,680.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.5% higher at Linfield than Walsh University ($48,680.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than Linfield ($21,009 vs. $31,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 19.1% lower than costs at Linfield University ($11,810 vs. $14,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Linfield University than Walsh University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Linfield University students is 29.8% larger than aid received Walsh University ($32,598 vs. $25,120)
Walsh College vs. Linfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Walsh College or Linfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Linfield or Walsh College .
- Accepted freshman Linfield students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- Linfield has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Walsh College (78.2%)
Walsh College vs. Linfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Walsh College or Linfield? 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 Linfield and Walsh College.
- The graduation rate at Linfield is higher than Walsh University (73% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Linfield University earn on average $11,000 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $45,400)
- Linfield University students graduate with a $2,833 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,833)
- Linfield graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($258 vs. $287)
- More Linfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Walsh College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/