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Overview |
Grinnell | Case Western | ||
| Location | Grinnell, IA | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,759 | 12,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | #49 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grinnell.edu | case.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grinnell | Case Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,988 | $61,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,988 | $61,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,048 | $17,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,467 | $38,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,231 | $35,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 87% |
Admission |
Grinnell | Case Western | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,997 | 38,701 | ||
| Admitted | 1,076 | 10,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 27.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1530 | 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 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Grinnell | Case Western | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grinnell | Case Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $84,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,170 | $24,066 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $248 |
Diversity |
Grinnell | Case Western | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Grinnell | Case Western | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Grinnell | 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 Grinnell based on total student enrollment (12,201 students vs. 1,759 students)
Grinnell vs. Case Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grinnell or Case Western?
- Case Western Reserve University is 0.1% more expensive to attend than Grinnell for in-state tuition ($61,040.00 vs. $60,988.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at Case Western than Grinnell College ($61,040.00 vs. $60,988.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grinnell College than Case Western ($33,467 vs. $38,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grinnell College are 14.4% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($15,048 vs. $17,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grinnell College than Case Western Reserve University (91% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grinnell College students is 19.1% larger than aid received Case Western Reserve University ($42,231 vs. $35,452)
Grinnell vs. Case Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grinnell or Case Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Case Western or Grinnell .
- The average SAT score at Grinnell College (1402) is 4 points higher than at Case Western (1398)
- Incoming Grinnell students have at the same average ACT score (32) as students at Case Western (32)
- Accepted freshman Grinnell 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 Grinnell (10.8%)
Grinnell vs. Case Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grinnell 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 Grinnell.
- The graduation rate at Grinnell is higher than Case Western Reserve University (88% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $25,200 more per year than Grinnell graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $59,500)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $10,896 lower median federal student loan debt than Case Western graduates. ($13,170 vs. $24,066)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than Case Western graduates. ($136 vs. $248)
- More Grinnell 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/