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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion Malone University University of Mount Union VCU Mason Northwood University-Michigan Randolph-Macon BC| Walsh University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Walsh College | Longwood University | ||
| Location | North Canton, OH | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,160 | 4,545 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #575 | #637 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | walsh.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Walsh College | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,780 | $8,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,780 | $20,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $15,887 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,009 | $22,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,120 | $10,869 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Walsh College | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,287 | 6,078 | ||
| Admitted | 1,788 | 5,154 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1056/1215 | 1020/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Walsh College | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Walsh College | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,833 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $287 | $258 |
Diversity |
Walsh College | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
Walsh College | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Walsh College | Longwood University | ||
| 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
- Longwood University is larger than than Walsh College based on total student enrollment (4,545 students vs. 2,160 students)
Walsh College vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Walsh College or Longwood University?
- Walsh University is 278.5% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($32,780.00 vs. $8,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.1% higher at Walsh College than Longwood University ($32,780.00 vs. $20,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than Longwood University ($21,009 vs. $22,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 34.5% lower than costs at Longwood University ($11,810 vs. $15,887)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University as Longwood University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 131.1% larger than aid received Longwood University ($25,120 vs. $10,869)
Walsh College vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Walsh College or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Walsh College .
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Walsh College (78.2%)
Walsh College vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Walsh College or Longwood University? 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 Longwood University and Walsh College.
- The graduation rate at Walsh College is the same as at Longwood University (60% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Walsh University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,833 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,833)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($258 vs. $287)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Walsh College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/