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Overview |
ASU | Walsh College | ||
| Location | Boone, NC | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,436 | 2,309 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #594 | #536 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | appstate.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,242 | $31,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,246 | $31,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,582 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,084 | $20,032 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,443 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 100% |
Admission |
ASU | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,255 | 2,659 | ||
| Admitted | 18,489 | 1,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.1% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1270 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
ASU | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $287 |
Diversity |
ASU | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
ASU | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 13% | ||
Campus |
ASU | Walsh College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Appalachian State University is larger than than Walsh College based on total student enrollment (20,436 students vs. 2,309 students)
ASU vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or Walsh College?
- Walsh University is 640.7% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($31,420.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.2% higher at Walsh College than Appalachian State University ($31,420.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than Walsh College ($13,084 vs. $20,032)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 1% lower than costs at Walsh University ($11,582 vs. $11,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University than Appalachian State University (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 251.6% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($26,172 vs. $7,443)
ASU vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or ASU .
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than Walsh College (72.5%)
ASU vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU 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 ASU.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than Walsh University (65% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Walsh University earn on average $3,800 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $7,333 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,833)
- ASU graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($211 vs. $287)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Walsh College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/