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Overview |
Walsh College | Penn State | ||
| Location | North Canton, OH | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,309 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #536 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | walsh.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Walsh College | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,420 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,420 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,700 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,032 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 44% |
Admission |
Walsh College | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,659 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 1,928 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1320 | 1210/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Walsh College | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Walsh College | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,833 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $287 | $277 |
Diversity |
Walsh College | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Walsh College | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Walsh College | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Walsh College based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 2,309 students)
Walsh College vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Walsh College or Penn State?
- Walsh University is 71.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($31,420.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at Penn State than Walsh University ($35,946.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than Penn State ($20,032 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 8.9% lower than costs at Penn State Main Campus ($11,700 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University than Penn State Main Campus (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 160% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($26,172 vs. $10,066)
Walsh College vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Walsh College or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Walsh College .
- Walsh College has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Walsh College vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Walsh College or Penn State? 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 Penn State and Walsh College.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Walsh University (87% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $9,900 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $45,400)
- Penn State Main Campus students graduate with a $1,015 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,833)
- Penn State graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($277 vs. $287)
- More Penn State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Walsh College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/