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Overview |
Walsh College | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | North Canton, OH | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,160 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #575 | #698 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | walsh.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Walsh College | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,780 | $32,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,780 | $32,342 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $11,162 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,009 | $21,100 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,120 | $23,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Walsh College | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,287 | 1,635 | ||
| Admitted | 1,788 | 1,055 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 64.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1056/1215 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Walsh College | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Walsh College | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,833 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $287 | $211 |
Diversity |
Walsh College | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 22% |
Students |
Walsh College | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Walsh College | University of Charleston | ||
| 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
- University of Charleston is larger than than Walsh College based on total student enrollment (2,758 students vs. 2,160 students)
Walsh College vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Walsh College or University of Charleston?
- Walsh University is 1.4% more expensive to attend than University of Charleston for in-state tuition ($32,780.00 vs. $32,342.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at Walsh College than University of Charleston ($32,780.00 vs. $32,342.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than University of Charleston ($21,009 vs. $21,100)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 5.8% lower than costs at Walsh University ($11,162 vs. $11,810)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University as University of Charleston (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 7.2% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($25,120 vs. $23,439)
Walsh College vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Walsh College or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Walsh College .
- Accepted freshman Walsh College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Walsh College has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than University of Charleston (64.5%)
Walsh College vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Walsh College or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and Walsh College.
- The graduation rate at Walsh College is higher than University of Charleston (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Walsh University earn on average $200 more per year than University of Charleston graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $45,200)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $7,333 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,833)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($211 vs. $287)
- More Walsh College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/