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Overview |
Walsh College | VCU | ||
| Location | North Canton, OH | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,160 | 28,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #575 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | walsh.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Walsh College | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,780 | $12,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,780 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $16,119 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,009 | $22,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,120 | $12,433 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Walsh College | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,287 | 19,052 | ||
| Admitted | 1,788 | 17,729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1056/1215 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | Jan 18, 2026 |
Academics |
Walsh College | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Walsh College | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,833 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $287 | $240 |
Diversity |
Walsh College | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
Walsh College | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Walsh College | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Walsh College based on total student enrollment (28,238 students vs. 2,160 students)
Walsh College vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Walsh College or VCU?
- Walsh University is 155.1% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($32,780.00 vs. $12,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at VCU than Walsh University ($34,744.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than VCU ($21,009 vs. $22,852)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 36.5% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($11,810 vs. $16,119)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University as Virginia Commonwealth University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 102% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($25,120 vs. $12,433)
Walsh College vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Walsh College or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Walsh College .
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Walsh College (78.2%)
Walsh College vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Walsh College or VCU? 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 VCU and Walsh College.
- The graduation rate at Walsh College is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $45,400)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $4,583 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,833)
- VCU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($240 vs. $287)
- More Walsh College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/