CBU-Memphis vs Walsh University

Christian Brothers University and Walsh University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Christian Brothers University, rooted in the Lasallian tradition, emphasizes service and community engagement, while Walsh University, guided by Catholic values, fosters spiritual growth and leadership. With acceptance rates of 75% and 80% respectively, both universities welcome a diverse student body. Christian Brothers University's student population is predominantly male (58%), while Walsh University's is more evenly balanced (49% male, 51% female). Explore the comparison table to delve into further details, including popular majors, graduation rates, and other key factors, to determine which university best aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Christian Brothers University	Walsh University
Overview
Location	Memphis, Tennessee	North Canton, Ohio
Campus setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	67.0%	71.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Catholic	Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	96.6%	79.9%
Application fees	$50
SAT range	1030 - 1280	1035 - 1220
ACT range	18 - 25	20 - 26
Students submitting SAT score	11.0%	11.0%
Students submitting ACT score	68.0%	64.0%
Total number of applicants	1,167	1,858
Total number of admissions given out	1,127	1,485
Admitted students who chose to enroll	271	335
Yield rate	24.0%	22.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$48,715	$45,430
Average net price	$18,997	$20,350
Tuition	$34,820	$30,500
Room & board	$9,417	Room/dormitory: $5,840 Meal plan: $5,550
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $26,858	98.0% Average amount $23,469
Students receiving federal student loan	44.0% Average amount $6,547	61.0% Average amount $7,286
Students taking out private loans	3.0% Average amount $7,651	7.0% Average amount $11,461

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,321 Men 44.5% Women 55.5%	1,639 Men 45.0% Women 55.0%
Graduate students	473 Men 52.6% Women 47.4%	801 Men 19.7% Women 80.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	13.8%
International students	14.5%	5.6%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	605	914
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Ohio Michigan Pennsylvania Indiana New York

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Engineering Computer and Information Science Education Psychology	Health Professions Business Education Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Social Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	11:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	59.2%	68.6%
Dropout rate	18.3%	31.2%
Transferred out	20.3%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $88,541 Year 2: $94,892 Year 3: $102,010 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $65,329 Year 2: $76,460 Year 3: $88,730 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $68,648 Year 2: $67,660 Year 3: $69,936 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $52,698 Year 2: $52,663 Year 3: $53,525 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $44,880 Year 2: $44,963 Year 3: $44,386 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,110 Year 2: $36,560 Year 3: $37,215 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $65,131 Year 2: $64,493 Year 3: N/A Natural Sciences (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $20,824 Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,354 Year 2: $26,353 Year 3: N/A Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,140 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $59,437 Year 2: $65,089 Year 3: $72,935 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $68,343 Year 2: $71,473 Year 3: $72,480 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,782 Year 2: $57,532 Year 3: $60,245 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $49,290 Year 2: $50,543 Year 3: $56,864 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,636 Year 2: $50,141 Year 3: $54,987 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $43,240 Year 3: $48,363 Business/Corporate Communications (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,496 Year 2: $33,138 Year 3: $45,205 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $39,429 Year 2: $38,829 Year 3: $43,375 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $21,347 Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $38,000 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $32,569 Year 3: $37,482

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