Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between Comparison between Walden University and similar schools. Of the schools, 3 schools were closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 6 Comparison between Walden University and similar schools are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walden University | Minneapolis, MN | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Academy College | Bloomington, MN | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor |
| American Academy of Health and Wellness | Roseville, MN | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate |
| Minneapolis Media Institute | Edina, MN | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Sanford-Brown College-Brooklyn Center | Brooklyn Center, MN | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 04/23/2017) | ||
| National American University-Burnsville | Burnsville, MN | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 04/22/2018) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of Comparison between Walden University and similar schools is $12,405 for all undergraduate students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walden University | $12,498 | - | - | 21:1 | 42,312 |
| Academy College | $18,252 | - | 100% | 8:1 | 105 |
| American Academy of Health and Wellness | $15,600 | - | - | - | 23 |
| Minneapolis Media Institute | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Sanford-Brown College-Brooklyn Center | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 04/23/2017) | ||||
| National American University-Burnsville | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 04/22/2018) | ||||
| Average | $12,405 | - | 0.00% | 3.33:1 | 53 |