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Overview |
Walsh College | RU | ||
| Location | North Canton, OH | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,160 | 7,531 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #575 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | walsh.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Walsh College | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,780 | $8,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,780 | $20,853 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $11,973 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,009 | $18,282 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,120 | $8,968 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Walsh College | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,287 | 11,072 | ||
| Admitted | 1,788 | 10,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 90.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1056/1215 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Walsh College | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,833 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $287 | $237 |
Diversity |
Walsh College | RU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
Walsh College | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Walsh College | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Walsh College based on total student enrollment (7,531 students vs. 2,160 students)
Walsh College vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Walsh College or RU?
- Walsh University is 290.2% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($32,780.00 vs. $8,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.2% higher at Walsh College than Radford University ($32,780.00 vs. $20,853.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Walsh College ($18,282 vs. $21,009)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 1.4% lower than costs at Radford University ($11,810 vs. $11,973)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University as Radford University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 180.1% larger than aid received Radford University ($25,120 vs. $8,968)
Walsh College vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Walsh College or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Walsh College .
- Accepted freshman Walsh College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (90.6%) than Walsh College (78.2%)
Walsh College vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Walsh College or RU? 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 RU and Walsh College.
- The graduation rate at Walsh College is higher than Radford University (60% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $45,400)
- Radford University students graduate with a $4,833 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,833)
- RU graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($237 vs. $287)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Walsh College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/