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Overview |
Walsh College | BC | ||
| Location | North Canton, OH | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,309 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #536 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | walsh.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Walsh College | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,420 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,420 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,700 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,032 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Walsh College | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,659 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 1,928 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1320 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Walsh College | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Walsh College | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,833 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $287 | $279 |
Diversity |
Walsh College | BC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
Walsh College | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Walsh College | BC | ||
| 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 BC based on total student enrollment (2,309 students vs. 1,421 students)
Walsh College vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Walsh College or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 23.5% more expensive to attend than Walsh College for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at BC than Walsh University ($38,800.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Walsh College ($19,332 vs. $20,032)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 18.2% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($11,700 vs. $13,830)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University as Bridgewater College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 30.5% larger than aid received Walsh University ($34,142 vs. $26,172)
Walsh College vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Walsh College or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Walsh College .
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Walsh College (72.5%)
Walsh College vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Walsh College or BC? 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 BC and Walsh College.
- The graduation rate at Walsh College is higher than Bridgewater College (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Walsh University earn on average $2,300 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $43,100)
- Bridgewater College students graduate with a $833 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,833)
- BC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($279 vs. $287)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Walsh College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/