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Overview |
Whittier College | Walsh College | ||
| Location | Whittier, CA | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,192 | 2,309 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #273 | #536 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | whittier.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Whittier College | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,924 | $31,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,924 | $31,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,623 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,368 | $20,032 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,623 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Whittier College | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,014 | 2,659 | ||
| Admitted | 2,274 | 1,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1030/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Whittier College | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Whittier College | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $287 |
Diversity |
Whittier College | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 44% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Whittier College | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Whittier College | Walsh College | ||
| 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
- Walsh University is larger than than Whittier College based on total student enrollment (2,309 students vs. 1,192 students)
Whittier College vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Whittier College or Walsh College?
- Whittier College is 55.7% more expensive to attend than Walsh College for in-state tuition ($48,924.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.7% higher at Whittier College than Walsh University ($48,924.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than Whittier College ($20,032 vs. $28,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 33.5% lower than costs at Whittier College ($11,700 vs. $15,623)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Whittier College as Walsh University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whittier College students is 32.3% larger than aid received Walsh University ($34,623 vs. $26,172)
Whittier College vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Whittier College or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or Whittier College .
- Accepted freshman Whittier College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- Whittier College has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than Walsh College (72.5%)
Whittier College vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Whittier College or Walsh College? 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 Walsh College and Whittier College.
- The graduation rate at Walsh College is higher than Whittier College (60% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Whittier College earn on average $2,000 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $45,400)
- Whittier College students graduate with a $2,333 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,833)
- Whittier College graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($263 vs. $287)
- More Whittier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Walsh College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/