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Overview |
Princeton | Case Western | ||
| Location | Princeton, NJ | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,842 | 12,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1 | #49 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | princeton.edu | case.edu | ||
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Costs |
Princeton | Case Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,410 | $61,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,410 | $61,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,630 | $17,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,698 | $38,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,792 | $35,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 87% |
Admission |
Princeton | Case Western | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,019 | 38,701 | ||
| Admitted | 2,167 | 10,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.7% | 27.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 69.2% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1580 | 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 |
Princeton | Case Western | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Princeton | Case Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $113,900 | $84,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,500 | $24,066 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $77 | $248 |
Diversity |
Princeton | Case Western | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Princeton | Case Western | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Princeton | Case Western | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Case Western Reserve University is larger than than Princeton based on total student enrollment (12,201 students vs. 8,842 students)
Princeton vs. Case Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Princeton or Case Western?
- Case Western Reserve University is 6.3% more expensive to attend than Princeton for in-state tuition ($61,040.00 vs. $57,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at Case Western than Princeton University ($61,040.00 vs. $57,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Princeton University than Case Western ($18,698 vs. $38,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Case Western Reserve University are 8.2% lower than costs at Princeton University ($17,220 vs. $18,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Case Western Reserve University than Princeton University (87% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Princeton University students is 68.7% larger than aid received Case Western Reserve University ($59,792 vs. $35,452)
Princeton vs. Case Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Princeton or Case Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Case Western or Princeton .
- The average SAT score at Princeton University (1490) is 92 points higher than at Case Western (1398)
- Incoming Princeton students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Case Western (32)
- Accepted freshman Princeton students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Case Western (3.86)
- Case Western has a higher acceptance rate (27.4%) than Princeton (5.7%)
Princeton vs. Case Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Princeton 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 Princeton.
- The graduation rate at Princeton is higher than Case Western Reserve University (96% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Princeton University earn on average $29,200 more per year than Case Western graduates after ten years. ($113,900 vs. $84,700)
- Princeton University students graduate with a $16,566 lower median federal student loan debt than Case Western graduates. ($7,500 vs. $24,066)
- Princeton graduates are paying $171 less per month on federal student loans than Case Western graduates. ($77 vs. $248)
- More Case Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Princeton students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/