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Overview |
GVSU | Walsh College | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,269 | 2,160 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #559 | #575 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,628 | $32,780 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,820 | $32,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,142 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,995 | $21,009 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,925 | $25,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 99% |
Admission |
GVSU | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,297 | 2,287 | ||
| Admitted | 23,008 | 1,788 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.7% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 1056/1215 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GVSU | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $287 |
Diversity |
GVSU | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
GVSU | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 13% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | Walsh College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than Walsh College based on total student enrollment (22,269 students vs. 2,160 students)
GVSU vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or Walsh College?
- Walsh University is 124.1% more expensive to attend than GVSU for in-state tuition ($32,780.00 vs. $14,628.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.4% higher at Walsh College than Grand Valley State University ($32,780.00 vs. $20,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than Walsh College ($17,995 vs. $21,009)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 6% lower than costs at Walsh University ($11,142 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University than Grand Valley State University (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 181.5% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($25,120 vs. $8,925)
GVSU vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or GVSU .
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than Walsh College (78.2%)
GVSU vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU 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 GVSU.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Walsh University (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Walsh University earn on average $800 more per year than GVSU graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $44,600)
- Grand Valley State University students graduate with a $2,833 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,833)
- GVSU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($258 vs. $287)
- More Walsh College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GVSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/