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Overview |
Walsh College | Ship | ||
| Location | North Canton, OH | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,160 | 5,184 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #575 | #708 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | walsh.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Walsh College | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,780 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,780 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $12,952 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,009 | $23,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,120 | $5,951 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
Walsh College | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,287 | 6,545 | ||
| Admitted | 1,788 | 5,599 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1056/1215 | 990/1210 | ||
| 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 | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Walsh College | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,833 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $287 | $258 |
Diversity |
Walsh College | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
Walsh College | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Walsh College | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Walsh College based on total student enrollment (5,184 students vs. 2,160 students)
Walsh College vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Walsh College or Ship?
- Walsh University is 242.5% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($32,780.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 183.2% higher at Walsh College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($32,780.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than Ship ($21,009 vs. $23,344)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 9.7% lower than costs at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($11,810 vs. $12,952)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 322.1% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($25,120 vs. $5,951)
Walsh College vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Walsh College or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Walsh College .
- Accepted freshman Walsh College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Walsh College (78.2%)
Walsh College vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Walsh College or Ship? 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 Ship and Walsh College.
- The graduation rate at Walsh College is the same as at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (60% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $1,800 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $45,400)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,833 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,833)
- Ship graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($258 vs. $287)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Walsh College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/