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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Case Western | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 12,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #49 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | case.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Case Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,350 | $61,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,350 | $61,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $17,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,259 | $38,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,331 | $35,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 87% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Case Western | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,082 | 38,701 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 10,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 27.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Case Western | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Case Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $84,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,066 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Case Western | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Case Western | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | 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
- Case Western Reserve University is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (12,201 students vs. 1,607 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Case Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Case Western?
- Case Western Reserve University is 1.1% more expensive to attend than Hobart William Smith Colleges for in-state tuition ($61,040.00 vs. $60,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Case Western than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($61,040.00 vs. $60,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Case Western ($34,259 vs. $38,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hobart William Smith Colleges are 1.8% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($16,910 vs. $17,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Case Western Reserve University (95% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 25% larger than aid received Case Western Reserve University ($44,331 vs. $35,452)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Case Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Case Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Case Western or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Case Western (27.4%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Case Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Case Western is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (78% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $24,500 more per year than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $60,200)
- Case Western Reserve University students graduate with a $2,934 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($24,066 vs. $27,000)
- Case Western graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Case Western students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/