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Overview |
Carleton College | Case Western | ||
| Location | Northfield, MN | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 12,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #39 | #49 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carleton.edu | case.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carleton College | Case Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,244 | $61,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,244 | $61,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,990 | $17,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,494 | $38,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,821 | $35,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 87% |
Admission |
Carleton College | Case Western | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,583 | 38,701 | ||
| Admitted | 1,427 | 10,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.6% | 27.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.3% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1410/1540 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Carleton College | Case Western | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carleton College | Case Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,600 | $84,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $24,066 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $248 |
Diversity |
Carleton College | Case Western | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Carleton College | Case Western | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Carleton College | Case Western | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Case Western Reserve University is larger than than Carleton College based on total student enrollment (12,201 students vs. 2,059 students)
Carleton College vs. Case Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carleton College or Case Western?
- Carleton College is 2% more expensive to attend than Case Western for in-state tuition ($62,244.00 vs. $61,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at Carleton College than Case Western Reserve University ($62,244.00 vs. $61,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carleton College than Case Western ($31,494 vs. $38,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carleton College are 7.7% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($15,990 vs. $17,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Case Western Reserve University than Carleton College (87% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carleton College students is 32.1% larger than aid received Case Western Reserve University ($46,821 vs. $35,452)
Carleton College vs. Case Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carleton College or Case Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Case Western or Carleton College .
- The average SAT score at Carleton College (1400) is 2 points higher than at Case Western (1398)
- Incoming Case Western students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Carleton College (31)
- Accepted freshman Carleton College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Case Western (3.86)
- Case Western has a higher acceptance rate (27.4%) than Carleton College (16.6%)
Carleton College vs. Case Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carleton College or Case Western? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Case Western and Carleton College.
- The graduation rate at Carleton College is higher than Case Western Reserve University (93% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $19,100 more per year than Carleton College graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $65,600)
- Carleton College students graduate with a $4,566 lower median federal student loan debt than Case Western graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,066)
- Carleton College graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Case Western graduates. ($201 vs. $248)
- More Carleton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Case Western students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/