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Overview |
Walsh College | Wooster | ||
| Location | North Canton, OH | Wooster, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,309 | 1,967 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #536 | #198 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | walsh.edu | wooster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Walsh College | Wooster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,420 | $57,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,420 | $57,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,700 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,032 | $28,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $42,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Walsh College | Wooster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,659 | 7,251 | ||
| Admitted | 1,928 | 4,080 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1320 | 1250/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Walsh College | Wooster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Walsh College | Wooster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,833 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $287 | $268 |
Diversity |
Walsh College | Wooster | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
Walsh College | Wooster | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Walsh College | Wooster | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Wooster based on total student enrollment (2,309 students vs. 1,967 students)
Walsh College vs. Wooster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Walsh College or Wooster?
- The College of Wooster is 81.6% more expensive to attend than Walsh College for in-state tuition ($57,050.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.6% higher at Wooster than Walsh University ($57,050.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than Wooster ($20,032 vs. $28,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 15.4% lower than costs at The College of Wooster ($11,700 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University than The College of Wooster (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 61.7% larger than aid received Walsh University ($42,315 vs. $26,172)
Walsh College vs. Wooster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Walsh College or Wooster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wooster or Walsh College .
- Accepted freshman Wooster students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- Walsh College has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Wooster (56.3%)
Walsh College vs. Wooster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Walsh College or Wooster? 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 Wooster and Walsh College.
- The graduation rate at Wooster is higher than Walsh University (75% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from The College of Wooster earn on average $5,800 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $45,400)
- The College of Wooster students graduate with a $1,833 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,833)
- Wooster graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($268 vs. $287)
- More Wooster graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Walsh College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/