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Overview |
Case Western | BC | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,266 | 1,436 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #49 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | case.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Case Western | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,100 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,100 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,202 | $14,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,351 | $19,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,197 | $36,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
Case Western | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,033 | 3,984 | ||
| Admitted | 11,193 | 3,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.7% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 28/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 1070/1375 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Case Western | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Case Western | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,700 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,066 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Case Western | BC | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Case Western | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Case Western | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Case Western Reserve University is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (12,266 students vs. 1,436 students)
Case Western vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Case Western or BC?
- Case Western Reserve University is 59.1% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($64,100.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.1% higher at Case Western than Bridgewater College ($64,100.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Case Western ($19,660 vs. $41,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater College are 26.7% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($14,370 vs. $18,202)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Case Western Reserve University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Case Western Reserve University students is 10.6% larger than aid received Bridgewater College ($40,197 vs. $36,350)
Case Western vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Case Western or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Case Western .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 364 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming Case Western students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at BC (24)
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at BC (3.61)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Case Western (28.7%)
Case Western vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Case Western or BC? 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 BC and Case Western.
- The graduation rate at Case Western is higher than Bridgewater College (78% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $41,600 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $43,100)
- Case Western Reserve University students graduate with a $2,934 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($24,066 vs. $27,000)
- Case Western graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Case Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/