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Hamilton College Lehigh Vassar Villanova Cornell BC Colby College Middlebury U of R Carnegie Mellon Bucknell University of Richmond| Colgate University | Case Western Reserve University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colgate | Case Western | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,146 | 12,266 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #49 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | case.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | Case Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,622 | $64,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,622 | $64,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,790 | $18,202 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,954 | $41,351 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,696 | $40,197 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 86% |
Admission |
Colgate | Case Western | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,130 | 39,033 | ||
| Admitted | 2,526 | 11,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12% | 28.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1530 | 1430/1540 | ||
| 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 |
Colgate | Case Western | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | Case Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $84,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $24,066 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $248 |
Diversity |
Colgate | Case Western | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Colgate | Case Western | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | Case Western | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Case Western Reserve University is larger than than Colgate based on total student enrollment (12,266 students vs. 3,146 students)
Colgate vs. Case Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or Case Western?
- Colgate University is 3.9% more expensive to attend than Case Western for in-state tuition ($66,622.00 vs. $64,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at Colgate than Case Western Reserve University ($66,622.00 vs. $64,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than Case Western ($26,954 vs. $41,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colgate University are 8.4% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($16,790 vs. $18,202)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Case Western Reserve University than Colgate University (86% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 41% larger than aid received Case Western Reserve University ($56,696 vs. $40,197)
Colgate vs. Case Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or Case Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Case Western or Colgate .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 24 points higher than at Colgate (1374)
- Incoming Colgate students have at the same average ACT score (32) as students at Case Western (32)
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Colgate (3.77)
- Case Western has a higher acceptance rate (28.7%) than Colgate (12%)
Colgate vs. Case Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate or Case Western? 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 Case Western and Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Case Western Reserve University (92% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $9,400 more per year than Colgate graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $75,300)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $7,941 lower median federal student loan debt than Case Western graduates. ($16,125 vs. $24,066)
- Colgate graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Case Western graduates. ($166 vs. $248)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Case Western students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/