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Overview |
Walsh College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | North Canton, OH | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,309 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #536 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | walsh.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Walsh College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,420 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,420 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,700 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,032 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 57% |
Admission |
Walsh College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,659 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 1,928 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.97 | ||
| 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 | 1240/1430 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Walsh College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Walsh College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,833 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $287 | $247 |
Diversity |
Walsh College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
Walsh College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Walsh College | Virginia Tech | ||
| 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
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Walsh College based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 2,309 students)
Walsh College vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Walsh College or Virginia Tech?
- Walsh University is 159.6% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($31,420.00 vs. $12,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Virginia Tech than Walsh University ($31,754.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than Walsh College ($19,301 vs. $20,032)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 8.4% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($11,700 vs. $12,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University than Virginia Tech (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 242.2% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($26,172 vs. $7,649)
Walsh College vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Walsh College or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Walsh College .
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- Walsh College has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
Walsh College vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Walsh College or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and Walsh College.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Walsh University (82% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $19,600 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $45,400)
- Virginia Tech students graduate with a $3,867 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($23,966 vs. $27,833)
- Virginia Tech graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($247 vs. $287)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Walsh College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/