McPherson College vs Walsh University

McPherson College and Walsh University, both private institutions with rich histories, offer distinct educational experiences. McPherson College, nestled in the heart of Kansas, boasts a close-knit community and a strong focus on liberal arts education. Walsh University, located in Ohio, emphasizes professional preparation and offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs. With acceptance rates of 75% and 80% respectively, both institutions welcome a substantial number of applicants each year. While McPherson College's student body is predominantly White (84%), Walsh University's student population is more diverse, with 73% White, 11% Black, and 8% Hispanic students. Explore the detailed comparison table below to delve into further differences, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your college decision.

	McPherson College	Walsh University
Overview
Location	McPherson, Kansas	North Canton, Ohio
Campus setting	Town: Remote	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	4-1-4	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	66.0%	71.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation	Anabaptists	Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	84.6%	79.9%
Application fees
SAT range	N/A	1035 - 1220
ACT range	N/A	20 - 26
Students submitting SAT score		11.0%
Students submitting ACT score		64.0%
Total number of applicants	884	1,858
Total number of admissions given out	748	1,485
Admitted students who chose to enroll	271	335
Yield rate	36.2%	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	$50,234	$45,430
Average net price	$24,693	$20,350
Tuition	$31,396	$30,500
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $3,850 Meal plan: $5,082	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 $20,222	98.0% Average amount $23,469
Students receiving federal student loan	81.0% Average amount $5,328	61.0% Average amount $7,286
Students taking out private loans	7.0% Average amount $12,570	7.0% Average amount $11,461

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	830 Men 67.1% Women 32.9%	1,639 Men 45.0% Women 55.0%
Graduate students	12 Men 25.0% Women 75.0%	801 Men 19.7% Women 80.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	13.8%
International students	7.0%	5.6%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	662	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 Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Biological and Biomedical Sciences Education Health Professions	Health Professions Business Education Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Social Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	52.6%	68.6%
Dropout rate	47.4%	31.2%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,087 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $23,145 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,202 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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