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AU Georgetown U of R Carnegie Mellon Northeastern BU Oberlin Emory Fordham University of Richmond Lehigh WUSTL| George Washington University | Case Western Reserve University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Case Western | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 12,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #49 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | case.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Case Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $61,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $61,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $17,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $38,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $35,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 87% |
Admission |
George Washington | Case Western | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 38,701 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 10,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 27.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 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 5, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | Case Western | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Case Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $84,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $24,066 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $248 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Case Western | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
George Washington | Case Western | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 67% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Case Western | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Washington University is larger than than Case Western based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 12,201 students)
George Washington vs. Case Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Case Western?
- George Washington University is 1.8% more expensive to attend than Case Western for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $61,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at George Washington than Case Western Reserve University ($62,110.00 vs. $61,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Case Western Reserve University than George Washington ($38,279 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 9.5% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($15,720 vs. $17,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Case Western Reserve University than George Washington University (87% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Case Western Reserve University students is 0.6% larger than aid received George Washington University ($35,452 vs. $35,257)
George Washington vs. Case Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Case Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Case Western or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 104 points higher than at George Washington (1294)
- Incoming Case Western students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at George Washington (29)
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at George Washington (3.81)
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (49%) than Case Western (27.4%)
George Washington vs. Case Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington 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 George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Case Western Reserve University (81% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $4,200 more per year than George Washington graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $80,500)
- Case Western Reserve University students graduate with a $896 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($24,066 vs. $24,962)
- Case Western graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More Case Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Washington students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/