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Overview |
Case Western | Purdue | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,201 | 51,528 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #49 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | case.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Case Western | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,040 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,040 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,220 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,279 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,452 | $8,950 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 48% |
Admission |
Case Western | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,701 | 68,582 | ||
| Admitted | 10,607 | 36,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.4% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 27/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1540 | 1200/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Case Western | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Case Western | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,700 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,066 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $222 |
Diversity |
Case Western | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Case Western | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Case Western | Purdue | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Main Campus is larger than than Case Western based on total student enrollment (51,528 students vs. 12,201 students)
Case Western vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Case Western or Purdue?
- Case Western Reserve University is 528.1% more expensive to attend than Purdue for in-state tuition ($61,040.00 vs. $9,718.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114% higher at Case Western than Purdue University Main Campus ($61,040.00 vs. $28,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Main Campus than Case Western ($12,576 vs. $38,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Main Campus are 71.7% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($10,030 vs. $17,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Case Western Reserve University than Purdue University Main Campus (87% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Case Western Reserve University students is 296.1% larger than aid received Purdue University Main Campus ($35,452 vs. $8,950)
Case Western vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Case Western or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or Case Western .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 167 points higher than at Purdue (1231)
- Incoming Case Western students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Purdue (28)
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Purdue (3.67)
- Purdue has a higher acceptance rate (52.7%) than Case Western (27.4%)
Case Western vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Case Western or Purdue? 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 Purdue and Case Western.
- The graduation rate at Case Western is higher than Purdue University Main Campus (78% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $23,500 more per year than Purdue graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $61,200)
- Purdue University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,566 lower median federal student loan debt than Case Western graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,066)
- Purdue graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Case Western graduates. ($222 vs. $248)
- More Case Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/