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Overview |
Cornell | Case Western | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,898 | 12,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #19 | #49 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornell.edu | case.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell | Case Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,456 | $61,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,456 | $61,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,988 | $17,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,060 | $38,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,219 | $35,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 87% |
Admission |
Cornell | Case Western | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 69,195 | 38,701 | ||
| Admitted | 5,168 | 10,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.5% | 27.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.6% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1470/1570 | 1410/1540 | ||
| 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 2, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cornell | Case Western | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell | Case Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $98,400 | $84,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $24,066 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $248 |
Diversity |
Cornell | Case Western | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Cornell | Case Western | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Cornell | Case Western | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Cornell University is larger than than Case Western based on total student enrollment (25,898 students vs. 12,201 students)
Cornell vs. Case Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell or Case Western?
- Cornell University is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Case Western for in-state tuition ($62,456.00 vs. $61,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Cornell than Case Western Reserve University ($62,456.00 vs. $61,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornell University than Case Western ($26,060 vs. $38,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornell University are 1.4% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($16,988 vs. $17,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Case Western Reserve University than Cornell University (87% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell University students is 52.9% larger than aid received Case Western Reserve University ($54,219 vs. $35,452)
Cornell vs. Case Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell or Case Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Case Western or Cornell .
- The average SAT score at Cornell University (1428) is 30 points higher than at Case Western (1398)
- Incoming Cornell students have at the same average ACT score (32) as students at Case Western (32)
- Accepted freshman Cornell students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Case Western (3.86)
- Case Western has a higher acceptance rate (27.4%) than Cornell (7.5%)
Cornell vs. Case Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell 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 Cornell.
- The graduation rate at Cornell is higher than Case Western Reserve University (93% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Cornell University earn on average $13,700 more per year than Case Western graduates after ten years. ($98,400 vs. $84,700)
- Cornell University students graduate with a $12,066 lower median federal student loan debt than Case Western graduates. ($12,000 vs. $24,066)
- Cornell graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Case Western graduates. ($124 vs. $248)
- More Cornell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Case Western students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/