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Overview |
Walsh College | WVU | ||
| Location | North Canton, OH | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,160 | 24,200 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #575 | #534 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | walsh.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Walsh College | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,780 | $9,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,780 | $27,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,009 | $13,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,120 | $11,893 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Walsh College | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,287 | 19,857 | ||
| Admitted | 1,788 | 17,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1056/1215 | 1010/1240 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Walsh College | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,833 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $287 | $248 |
Diversity |
Walsh College | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
Walsh College | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Walsh College | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than Walsh College based on total student enrollment (24,200 students vs. 2,160 students)
Walsh College vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Walsh College or WVU?
- Walsh University is 239.8% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($32,780.00 vs. $9,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at Walsh College than West Virginia University ($32,780.00 vs. $27,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Walsh College ($13,691 vs. $21,009)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 17.5% lower than costs at West Virginia University ($11,810 vs. $13,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University than West Virginia University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 111.2% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($25,120 vs. $11,893)
Walsh College vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Walsh College or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Walsh College .
- Accepted freshman WVU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Walsh College (78.2%)
Walsh College vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Walsh College or WVU? 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 WVU and Walsh College.
- The graduation rate at Walsh College is higher than West Virginia University (60% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $45,400)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $3,832 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,833)
- WVU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($248 vs. $287)
- More Walsh College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/