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Overview |
Walsh College | VMI | ||
| Location | North Canton, OH | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,160 | 1,560 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #575 | #175 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | walsh.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Walsh College | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,780 | $10,076 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,780 | $40,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,009 | $17,229 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,120 | $13,735 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 81% |
Admission |
Walsh College | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,287 | 1,171 | ||
| Admitted | 1,788 | 957 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 49% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1056/1215 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Walsh College | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Walsh College | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,833 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $287 | $258 |
Diversity |
Walsh College | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
Walsh College | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Walsh College | VMI | ||
| 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 VMI based on total student enrollment (2,160 students vs. 1,560 students)
Walsh College vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Walsh College or VMI?
- Walsh University is 225.3% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($32,780.00 vs. $10,076.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.4% higher at VMI than Walsh University ($40,778.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Walsh College ($17,229 vs. $21,009)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 7.5% lower than costs at Walsh University ($10,990 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University than Virginia Military Institute (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 82.9% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($25,120 vs. $13,735)
Walsh College vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Walsh College or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Walsh College .
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- VMI has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Walsh College (78.2%)
Walsh College vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Walsh College or VMI? 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 VMI and Walsh College.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Walsh University (69% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $16,700 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $45,400)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $2,833 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,833)
- VMI graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($258 vs. $287)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Walsh College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/