Walnut Hill College
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. a private for-profit school with 175 students.
About This School
Walnut Hill College is a private for-profit institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with approximately 175 undergraduate students enrolled. The school is moderately selective, accepting approximately 43% of applicants. The average net price after financial aid is $32,351 per year. The graduation rate is 58%, and the typical graduate earns $38,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 36% freshman retention rate is a serious red flag, suggesting most students who start don't feel compelled to stay, and a 60% graduation rate compounds that concern. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a relatively low $12,000, and the school's Philadelphia location and hospitality/culinary focus give it a specific identity that may appeal to students who know exactly what they want. Worth considering only if you've visited, connected with current students, and confirmed that this specialized career path justifies the $33,578 annual net price given median earnings of just $38,800 a decade out.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 11% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (175 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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