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Overview |
Walsh College | SU | ||
| Location | North Canton, OH | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,160 | 4,343 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #575 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | walsh.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Walsh College | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,780 | $34,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,780 | $34,614 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,009 | $26,400 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,120 | $24,100 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Walsh College | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,287 | 3,763 | ||
| Admitted | 1,788 | 2,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1056/1215 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Walsh College | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Walsh College | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,833 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $287 | $258 |
Diversity |
Walsh College | SU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 13% |
Students |
Walsh College | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Walsh College | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Walsh College based on total student enrollment (4,343 students vs. 2,160 students)
Walsh College vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Walsh College or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 5.6% more expensive to attend than Walsh College for in-state tuition ($34,614.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at SU than Walsh University ($34,614.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than SU ($21,009 vs. $26,400)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 0.1% lower than costs at Walsh University ($11,800 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Walsh University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 4.2% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($25,120 vs. $24,100)
Walsh College vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Walsh College or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Walsh College .
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- Walsh College has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than SU (77.8%)
Walsh College vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Walsh College or SU? 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 SU and Walsh College.
- The graduation rate at Walsh College is higher than Shenandoah University (60% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $45,400)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,833 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,833)
- SU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($258 vs. $287)
- More Walsh College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/