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Overview |
Case Western | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,266 | 2,895 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #49 | #79 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | case.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Case Western | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,100 | $64,230 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,100 | $64,230 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,202 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,351 | $35,729 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,197 | $44,671 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 95% |
Admission |
Case Western | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,033 | 7,123 | ||
| Admitted | 11,193 | 3,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.7% | 47.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 1240/1460 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Case Western | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Case Western | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,700 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,066 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $227 |
Diversity |
Case Western | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Case Western | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Case Western | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (12,266 students vs. 2,895 students)
Case Western vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Case Western or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 0.2% more expensive to attend than Case Western for in-state tuition ($64,230.00 vs. $64,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at Gettysburg College than Case Western Reserve University ($64,230.00 vs. $64,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gettysburg College than Case Western ($35,729 vs. $41,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 17.2% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($15,530 vs. $18,202)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than Case Western Reserve University (95% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 11.1% larger than aid received Case Western Reserve University ($44,671 vs. $40,197)
Case Western vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Case Western or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Case Western .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (47.5%) than Case Western (28.7%)
Case Western vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Case Western or Gettysburg College? 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 Gettysburg College and Case Western.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Case Western Reserve University (85% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $23,800 more per year than Gettysburg College graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $60,900)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $2,066 lower median federal student loan debt than Case Western graduates. ($22,000 vs. $24,066)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Case Western graduates. ($227 vs. $248)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Case Western students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/