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Overview |
Walsh College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | North Canton, OH | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,309 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #536 | #613 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | walsh.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Walsh College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,420 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,420 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,700 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,032 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Walsh College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,659 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 1,928 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1320 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Walsh College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 63% | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Walsh College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Walsh College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Harrisburg is larger than than Walsh College based on total student enrollment (4,572 students vs. 2,309 students)
Walsh College vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Walsh College or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Walsh University is 104.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Harrisburg for in-state tuition ($31,420.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at Walsh College than Penn State Harrisburg ($31,420.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than Penn State Harrisburg ($20,032 vs. $22,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 28% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($11,700 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University than Penn State Harrisburg (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 194.7% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($26,172 vs. $8,882)
Walsh College vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Walsh College or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or Walsh College .
- Accepted freshman Penn State Harrisburg students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Walsh College (72.5%)
Walsh College vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Walsh College or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and Walsh College.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Harrisburg is higher than Walsh University (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg earn on average $9,900 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $45,400)
- Penn State Harrisburg students graduate with a $1,015 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,833)
- Penn State Harrisburg graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($277 vs. $287)
- More Penn State Harrisburg 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/