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Overview |
Case Western | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,201 | 16,002 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #49 | #41 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | case.edu | cmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Case Western | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,040 | $59,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,040 | $59,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,220 | $16,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,279 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,452 | $43,966 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 47% |
Admission |
Case Western | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,701 | 34,261 | ||
| Admitted | 10,607 | 3,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.4% | 11.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 44.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1540 | 1490/1570 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Case Western | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Case Western | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,700 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,066 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $271 |
Diversity |
Case Western | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Case Western | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Case Western | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carnegie Mellon University is larger than than Case Western based on total student enrollment (16,002 students vs. 12,201 students)
Case Western vs. Carnegie Mellon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Case Western or Carnegie Mellon?
- Case Western Reserve University is 2% more expensive to attend than Carnegie Mellon for in-state tuition ($61,040.00 vs. $59,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at Case Western than Carnegie Mellon University ($61,040.00 vs. $59,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carnegie Mellon University than Case Western ($33,499 vs. $38,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carnegie Mellon University are 4.5% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($16,486 vs. $17,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Case Western Reserve University than Carnegie Mellon University (87% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carnegie Mellon University students is 24% larger than aid received Case Western Reserve University ($43,966 vs. $35,452)
Case Western vs. Carnegie Mellon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Case Western or Carnegie Mellon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carnegie Mellon or Case Western .
- The average SAT score at Carnegie Mellon University (1448) is 50 points higher than at Case Western (1398)
- Incoming Carnegie Mellon students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Case Western (32)
- Accepted freshman Carnegie Mellon students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Case Western (3.86)
- Case Western has a higher acceptance rate (27.4%) than Carnegie Mellon (11.3%)
Case Western vs. Carnegie Mellon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Case Western or Carnegie Mellon? 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 Carnegie Mellon and Case Western.
- The graduation rate at Carnegie Mellon is higher than Case Western Reserve University (87% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University earn on average $18,000 more per year than Case Western graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $84,700)
- Case Western Reserve University students graduate with a $2,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($24,066 vs. $26,250)
- Case Western graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($248 vs. $271)
- More Carnegie Mellon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Case Western students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/