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Overview |
Walsh College | Gannon University | ||
| Location | North Canton, OH | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,309 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #536 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | walsh.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Walsh College | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,420 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,420 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,700 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,032 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Walsh College | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,659 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 1,928 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1320 | 990/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Walsh College | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Walsh College | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,833 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $287 | $279 |
Diversity |
Walsh College | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
Walsh College | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Walsh College | Gannon University | ||
| 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
- Gannon University is larger than than Walsh College based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 2,309 students)
Walsh College vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Walsh College or Gannon University?
- Gannon University is 13.4% more expensive to attend than Walsh College for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.4% higher at Gannon University than Walsh University ($35,620.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than Gannon University ($20,032 vs. $22,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 31.7% lower than costs at Gannon University ($11,700 vs. $15,410)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University as Gannon University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 0% larger than aid received Gannon University ($26,172 vs. $26,172)
Walsh College vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Walsh College or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or Walsh College .
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Walsh College (72.5%)
Walsh College vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Walsh College or Gannon University? 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 Gannon University and Walsh College.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Walsh University (66% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $45,400)
- Gannon University students graduate with a $833 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,833)
- Gannon University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($279 vs. $287)
- More Walsh College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/