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Overview |
Walsh College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | North Canton, OH | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,309 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #536 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | walsh.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Walsh College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,420 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,420 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,700 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,032 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Walsh College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,659 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 1,928 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1320 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Walsh College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,833 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $287 | $222 |
Diversity |
Walsh College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 6% |
Students |
Walsh College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Walsh College | Mary Washington College | ||
| 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
- University of Mary Washington is larger than than Walsh College based on total student enrollment (3,757 students vs. 2,309 students)
Walsh College vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Walsh College or Mary Washington College?
- Walsh University is 251.5% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($31,420.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at Walsh College than University of Mary Washington ($31,420.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than Mary Washington College ($20,032 vs. $21,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 3.3% lower than costs at University of Mary Washington ($11,700 vs. $12,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University than University of Mary Washington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 189.3% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($26,172 vs. $9,046)
Walsh College vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Walsh College or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Walsh College .
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Walsh College (72.5%)
Walsh College vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Walsh College or Mary Washington College? 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 Mary Washington College and Walsh College.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Walsh University (71% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $10,100 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $45,400)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $6,333 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,833)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($222 vs. $287)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Walsh College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/