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Overview |
Case Western | Villanova | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,201 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #49 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | case.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Case Western | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,040 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,040 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,220 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,279 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,452 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 52% |
Admission |
Case Western | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,701 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 10,607 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.4% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1540 | 1378/1500 | ||
| 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 | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Case Western | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,700 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,066 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $273 |
Diversity |
Case Western | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Case Western | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Case Western | Villanova | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Case Western Reserve University is larger than than Villanova based on total student enrollment (12,201 students vs. 10,383 students)
Case Western vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Case Western or Villanova?
- Case Western Reserve University is 0.4% more expensive to attend than Villanova for in-state tuition ($61,040.00 vs. $60,768.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at Case Western than Villanova University ($61,040.00 vs. $60,768.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villanova University than Case Western ($34,837 vs. $38,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villanova University are 7% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($16,087 vs. $17,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Case Western Reserve University than Villanova University (87% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 20.8% larger than aid received Case Western Reserve University ($42,834 vs. $35,452)
Case Western vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Case Western or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or Case Western .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 72 points higher than at Villanova (1326)
- Incoming Case Western students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Villanova (31)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Case Western (3.86)
- Case Western has a higher acceptance rate (27.4%) than Villanova (23.4%)
Case Western vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Case Western or Villanova? 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 Villanova and Case Western.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than Case Western Reserve University (90% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $400 more per year than Case Western graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $84,700)
- Case Western Reserve University students graduate with a $2,431 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($24,066 vs. $26,497)
- Case Western graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($248 vs. $273)
- More Villanova 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/