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Overview |
Walsh College | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | North Canton, OH | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,309 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #536 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | walsh.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Walsh College | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,420 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,420 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,700 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,032 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Walsh College | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,659 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 1,928 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1320 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Walsh College | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,833 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $287 | $279 |
Diversity |
Walsh College | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
Walsh College | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Walsh College | Roanoke College | ||
| 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 Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (2,309 students vs. 1,826 students)
Walsh College vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Walsh College or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 6.7% more expensive to attend than Walsh College for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at Roanoke College than Walsh University ($33,510.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than Roanoke College ($20,032 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 31.3% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($11,700 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 38.2% larger than aid received Walsh University ($36,176 vs. $26,172)
Walsh College vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Walsh College or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Walsh College .
- Accepted freshman Roanoke College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Walsh College (72.5%)
Walsh College vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Walsh College or Roanoke 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 Roanoke College and Walsh College.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Walsh University (69% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $5,800 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $45,400)
- Roanoke College students graduate with a $833 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,833)
- Roanoke College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($279 vs. $287)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Walsh College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/