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Overview |
Case Western | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Media, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,266 | 1,223 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #49 | #766 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | case.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Case Western | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,100 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,100 | $24,562 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,202 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,351 | $21,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,197 | $9,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 69% |
Admission |
Case Western | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,033 | 2,461 | ||
| Admitted | 11,193 | 2,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.7% | 95.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 18/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 1110/1340 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Case Western | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Case Western | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,700 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,066 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $277 |
Diversity |
Case Western | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Case Western | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Case Western | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Case Western Reserve University is larger than than Penn State Brandywine based on total student enrollment (12,266 students vs. 1,223 students)
Case Western vs. Penn State Brandywine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Case Western or Penn State Brandywine?
- Case Western Reserve University is 338.3% more expensive to attend than Penn State Brandywine for in-state tuition ($64,100.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 161% higher at Case Western than Penn State Brandywine ($64,100.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Brandywine than Case Western ($21,739 vs. $41,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Brandywine are 31.7% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($13,820 vs. $18,202)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Case Western Reserve University than Penn State Brandywine (86% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Case Western Reserve University students is 328.5% larger than aid received Penn State Brandywine ($40,197 vs. $9,380)
Case Western vs. Penn State Brandywine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Case Western or Penn State Brandywine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Brandywine or Case Western .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 429 points higher than at Penn State Brandywine (969)
- Incoming Case Western students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Penn State Brandywine (22)
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Case Western (28.7%)
Case Western vs. Penn State Brandywine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Case Western or Penn State Brandywine? 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 Penn State Brandywine and Case Western.
- The graduation rate at Case Western is higher than Penn State Brandywine (78% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $29,400 more per year than Penn State Brandywine graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $55,300)
- Case Western Reserve University students graduate with a $2,752 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($24,066 vs. $26,818)
- Case Western graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($248 vs. $277)
- More Case Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Brandywine students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/