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Overview |
Walsh College | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | North Canton, OH | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,309 | 2,077 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #536 | #657 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | walsh.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Walsh College | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,420 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,420 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,700 | $14,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,032 | $21,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Walsh College | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,659 | 5,605 | ||
| Admitted | 1,928 | 5,453 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1320 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Walsh College | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 55% | ||
| 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 Berks | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
Walsh College | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Walsh College | Penn State Berks | ||
| 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 Penn State Berks based on total student enrollment (2,309 students vs. 2,077 students)
Walsh College vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Walsh College or Penn State Berks?
- Walsh University is 104.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Berks for in-state tuition ($31,420.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at Walsh College than Penn State Berks ($31,420.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than Penn State Berks ($20,032 vs. $21,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 22.5% lower than costs at Penn State Berks ($11,700 vs. $14,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University than Penn State Berks (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 206.9% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($26,172 vs. $8,528)
Walsh College vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Walsh College or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or Walsh College .
- Accepted freshman Penn State Berks students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than Walsh College (72.5%)
Walsh College vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Walsh College or Penn State Berks? 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 Berks and Walsh College.
- The graduation rate at Walsh College is higher than Penn State Berks (60% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Penn State Berks earn on average $9,900 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $45,400)
- Penn State Berks students graduate with a $1,015 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,833)
- Penn State Berks graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($277 vs. $287)
- More Penn State Berks 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/