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Overview |
Case Western | Denison | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 12,201 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #49 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | case.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Case Western | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,040 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,040 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,220 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,279 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,452 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 97% |
Admission |
Case Western | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,701 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 10,607 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.4% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1540 | 1270/1460 | ||
| 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 |
Case Western | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Case Western | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,700 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,066 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $268 |
Diversity |
Case Western | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Case Western | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Case Western | Denison | ||
| 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 Denison based on total student enrollment (12,201 students vs. 2,416 students)
Case Western vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Case Western or Denison?
- Case Western Reserve University is 1.7% more expensive to attend than Denison for in-state tuition ($61,040.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at Case Western than Denison University ($61,040.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Denison University than Case Western ($38,267 vs. $38,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 19.6% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($14,400 vs. $17,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than Case Western Reserve University (97% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 2.9% larger than aid received Case Western Reserve University ($36,497 vs. $35,452)
Case Western vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Case Western or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Case Western .
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Denison (3.76)
- Case Western has a higher acceptance rate (27.4%) than Denison (22%)
Case Western vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Case Western or Denison? 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 Denison and Case Western.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than Case Western Reserve University (79% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $28,600 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $56,100)
- Case Western Reserve University students graduate with a $1,934 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($24,066 vs. $26,000)
- Case Western graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More Case Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Denison students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/