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Overview |
Walsh College | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | North Canton, OH | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,309 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #536 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | walsh.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Walsh College | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,420 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,420 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,700 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,032 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Walsh College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,659 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 1,928 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1320 | 1200/1400 | ||
| 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 |
Walsh College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Walsh College | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,833 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $287 | $273 |
Diversity |
Walsh College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 8% |
Students |
Walsh College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Walsh College | Muhlenberg College | ||
| 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
- Walsh University is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (2,309 students vs. 1,959 students)
Walsh College vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Walsh College or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 82.3% more expensive to attend than Walsh College for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.3% higher at Muhlenberg College than Walsh University ($57,270.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than Muhlenberg College ($20,032 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 14.9% lower than costs at Muhlenberg College ($11,700 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University than Muhlenberg College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 46.8% larger than aid received Walsh University ($38,412 vs. $26,172)
Walsh College vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Walsh College or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Walsh College .
- Accepted freshman Muhlenberg College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- Walsh College has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Walsh College vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Walsh College or Muhlenberg 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 Muhlenberg College and Walsh College.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Walsh University (86% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $18,300 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $45,400)
- Muhlenberg College students graduate with a $1,343 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($26,490 vs. $27,833)
- Muhlenberg College graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($273 vs. $287)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Walsh College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/