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Overview |
Walsh College | SVU | ||
| Location | North Canton, OH | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,309 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #536 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | walsh.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Walsh College | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,420 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,420 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,700 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,032 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Walsh College | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,659 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 1,928 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1320 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Walsh College | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,833 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $287 | $244 |
Diversity |
Walsh College | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
Walsh College | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Walsh College | SVU | ||
| 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 SVU based on total student enrollment (2,309 students vs. 1,053 students)
Walsh College vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Walsh College or SVU?
- Walsh University is 66.6% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($31,420.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.6% higher at Walsh College than Southern Virginia University ($31,420.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than SVU ($20,032 vs. $23,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 27.9% lower than costs at Walsh University ($9,150 vs. $11,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University than Southern Virginia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 219.6% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($26,172 vs. $8,188)
Walsh College vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Walsh College or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Walsh College .
- Accepted freshman Walsh College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Walsh College (72.5%)
Walsh College vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Walsh College or SVU? 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 SVU and Walsh College.
- The graduation rate at Walsh College is higher than Southern Virginia University (60% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Walsh University earn on average $4,800 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $4,179 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($23,654 vs. $27,833)
- SVU graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($244 vs. $287)
- More Walsh College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/