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Overview |
Case Western | Vanderbilt | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,201 | 13,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #49 | #14 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | case.edu | vanderbilt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Case Western | Vanderbilt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,040 | $58,130 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,040 | $58,130 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,220 | $19,862 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,279 | $25,606 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,452 | $53,932 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 65% |
Admission |
Case Western | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,701 | 46,377 | ||
| Admitted | 10,607 | 3,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.4% | 6.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 52.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Extreme | ||
| 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 | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Case Western | Vanderbilt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,700 | $83,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,066 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $144 |
Diversity |
Case Western | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Case Western | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Case Western | Vanderbilt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Vanderbilt University is larger than than Case Western based on total student enrollment (13,710 students vs. 12,201 students)
Case Western vs. Vanderbilt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Case Western or Vanderbilt?
- Case Western Reserve University is 5% more expensive to attend than Vanderbilt for in-state tuition ($61,040.00 vs. $58,130.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Case Western than Vanderbilt University ($61,040.00 vs. $58,130.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vanderbilt University than Case Western ($25,606 vs. $38,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Case Western Reserve University are 15.3% lower than costs at Vanderbilt University ($17,220 vs. $19,862)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Case Western Reserve University than Vanderbilt University (87% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanderbilt University students is 52.1% larger than aid received Case Western Reserve University ($53,932 vs. $35,452)
Case Western vs. Vanderbilt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Case Western or Vanderbilt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vanderbilt or Case Western .
- The average SAT score at Vanderbilt University (1498) is 100 points higher than at Case Western (1398)
- Incoming Vanderbilt students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Case Western (32)
- Accepted freshman Vanderbilt 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 Vanderbilt (6.7%)
Case Western vs. Vanderbilt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Case Western or Vanderbilt? 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 Vanderbilt and Case Western.
- The graduation rate at Vanderbilt is higher than Case Western Reserve University (92% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Vanderbilt graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $83,100)
- Vanderbilt University students graduate with a $10,066 lower median federal student loan debt than Case Western graduates. ($14,000 vs. $24,066)
- Vanderbilt graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Case Western graduates. ($144 vs. $248)
- More Case Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vanderbilt 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/