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Overview |
Walsh College | Wilkes | ||
| Location | North Canton, OH | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,160 | 5,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #575 | #416 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | walsh.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Walsh College | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,780 | $40,308 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,780 | $40,308 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $16,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,009 | $28,508 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,120 | $28,507 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Walsh College | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,287 | 6,414 | ||
| Admitted | 1,788 | 5,866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1056/1215 | 1023/1270 | ||
| 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 | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Walsh College | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,833 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $287 | $268 |
Diversity |
Walsh College | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Walsh College | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Walsh College | Wilkes | ||
| 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
- Wilkes University is larger than than Walsh College based on total student enrollment (5,198 students vs. 2,160 students)
Walsh College vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Walsh College or Wilkes?
- Wilkes University is 23% more expensive to attend than Walsh College for in-state tuition ($40,308.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at Wilkes than Walsh University ($40,308.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than Wilkes ($21,009 vs. $28,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 35.5% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($11,810 vs. $16,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilkes University than Walsh University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 13.5% larger than aid received Walsh University ($28,507 vs. $25,120)
Walsh College vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Walsh College or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Walsh College .
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Walsh College (78.2%)
Walsh College vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Walsh College or Wilkes? 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 Wilkes and Walsh College.
- The graduation rate at Walsh College is higher than Wilkes University (60% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $12,800 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $45,400)
- Wilkes University students graduate with a $1,833 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,833)
- Wilkes graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($268 vs. $287)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Walsh College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/