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UChicago Notre Dame Duke Vanderbilt WUSTL Johns Hopkins Cornell U of R Carnegie Mellon Georgetown Michigan Stanford| Northwestern University | Case Western Reserve University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northwestern | Case Western | ||
| Location | Evanston, IL | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,161 | 12,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #15 | #49 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwestern.edu | case.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern | Case Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,391 | $61,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,391 | $61,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,440 | $17,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,095 | $38,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,716 | $35,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 87% |
Admission |
Northwestern | Case Western | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 51,261 | 38,701 | ||
| Admitted | 3,695 | 10,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.2% | 27.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.2% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwestern | Case Western | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern | Case Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,800 | $84,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,378 | $24,066 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $248 |
Diversity |
Northwestern | Case Western | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Northwestern | Case Western | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern | Case Western | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern University is larger than than Case Western based on total student enrollment (23,161 students vs. 12,201 students)
Northwestern vs. Case Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern or Case Western?
- Northwestern University is 2.2% more expensive to attend than Case Western for in-state tuition ($62,391.00 vs. $61,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Northwestern than Case Western Reserve University ($62,391.00 vs. $61,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern University than Case Western ($22,095 vs. $38,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Case Western Reserve University are 12.9% lower than costs at Northwestern University ($17,220 vs. $19,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Case Western Reserve University than Northwestern University (87% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern University students is 74.1% larger than aid received Case Western Reserve University ($61,716 vs. $35,452)
Northwestern vs. Case Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern or Case Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Case Western or Northwestern .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern University (1460) is 62 points higher than at Case Western (1398)
- Incoming Northwestern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Case Western (32)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Case Western (3.86)
- Case Western has a higher acceptance rate (27.4%) than Northwestern (7.2%)
Northwestern vs. Case Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern 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 Northwestern.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern is higher than Case Western Reserve University (94% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Northwestern University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Case Western graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $84,700)
- Northwestern University students graduate with a $4,688 lower median federal student loan debt than Case Western graduates. ($19,378 vs. $24,066)
- Northwestern graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Case Western graduates. ($200 vs. $248)
- More Northwestern 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/