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Overview |
Walsh College | Penn State Abington | ||
| Location | North Canton, OH | Abington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,309 | 3,090 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #536 | #694 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | walsh.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Walsh College | Penn State Abington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,420 | $14,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,420 | $24,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,700 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,032 | $20,460 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $9,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Walsh College | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,659 | 6,463 | ||
| Admitted | 1,928 | 6,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1320 | 1070/1310 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Walsh College | Penn State Abington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,833 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $287 | $277 |
Diversity |
Walsh College | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
Walsh College | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Walsh College | Penn State Abington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Abington is larger than than Walsh College based on total student enrollment (3,090 students vs. 2,309 students)
Walsh College vs. Penn State Abington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Walsh College or Penn State Abington?
- Walsh University is 114% more expensive to attend than Penn State Abington for in-state tuition ($31,420.00 vs. $14,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at Walsh College than Penn State Abington ($31,420.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than Penn State Abington ($20,032 vs. $20,460)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Abington are 9.4% lower than costs at Walsh University ($10,694 vs. $11,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University than Penn State Abington (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 172.9% larger than aid received Penn State Abington ($26,172 vs. $9,589)
Walsh College vs. Penn State Abington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Walsh College or Penn State Abington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Abington or Walsh College .
- Accepted freshman Penn State Abington students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- Penn State Abington has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Walsh College (72.5%)
Walsh College vs. Penn State Abington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Walsh College or Penn State Abington? 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 Penn State Abington and Walsh College.
- The graduation rate at Walsh College is higher than Penn State Abington (60% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Penn State Abington earn on average $9,900 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $45,400)
- Penn State Abington students graduate with a $1,015 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,833)
- Penn State Abington graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($277 vs. $287)
- More Penn State Abington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Walsh College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/