Trinity U. vs Walsh University

Trinity Washington University and Walsh University, both private Catholic institutions, offer distinct educational experiences. Trinity, located in the heart of Washington, D.C., boasts a diverse student body and a strong focus on social justice, while Walsh, nestled in North Canton, Ohio, emphasizes a liberal arts education and a close-knit community. With acceptance rates of 75% and 85%, respectively, both universities welcome a significant portion of applicants. Trinity's popular majors include nursing, psychology, and business administration, while Walsh students often pursue degrees in education, nursing, and biology. While Trinity's student body is predominantly female, Walsh's is more evenly balanced. Trinity's graduation rate stands at 58%, while Walsh's is slightly higher at 62%. Explore the detailed comparison table below to discover more about these two unique institutions and determine which one aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Trinity Washington University	Walsh University
Overview
Location	Washington, District of Columbia	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	77.0%	71.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Catholic	Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	97.3%	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	737	1,858
Total number of admissions given out	717	1,485
Admitted students who chose to enroll	220	335
Yield rate	30.7%	22.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$41,420	$45,430
Average net price	$12,815	$20,350
Tuition	$24,860	$30,500
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,000 Meal plan: $7,380	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 $19,719	98.0% Average amount $23,469
Students receiving federal student loan	46.0% Average amount $4,953	61.0% Average amount $7,286
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $15,000	7.0% Average amount $11,461

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,441 Men 2.8% Women 97.2%	1,639 Men 45.0% Women 55.0%
Graduate students	421 Men 10.2% Women 89.8%	801 Men 19.7% Women 80.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	13.8%
International students	1.2%	5.6%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	237	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	Health Professions Education Business Psychology Communication and Journalism	Health Professions Business Education Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Social Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	11:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	40.5%	68.6%
Dropout rate	34.1%	31.2%
Transferred out	23.5%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $76,551 Year 2: $87,604 Year 3: $102,189 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,799 Year 2: $73,446 Year 3: $82,002 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $59,081 Year 2: $56,931 Year 3: $65,924 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $61,296 Year 2: $61,303 Year 3: $64,895 Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $53,528 Year 2: $48,198 Year 3: $55,324 Communication and Media Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $48,432 Year 3: $53,124 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $34,704 Year 3: $48,019 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,213 Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: $44,655 Research and Experimental Psychology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,867 Year 2: $37,980 Year 3: $43,509 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,326 Year 2: $38,127 Year 3: $43,408	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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