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Overview |
SCU | Case Western | ||
| Location | Santa Clara, CA | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,178 | 12,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #62 | #49 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scu.edu | case.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCU | Case Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,880 | $61,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,880 | $61,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,112 | $17,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,551 | $38,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $35,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 87% |
Admission |
SCU | Case Western | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,650 | 38,701 | ||
| Admitted | 8,677 | 10,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.1% | 27.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1480 | 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 7, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SCU | Case Western | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCU | Case Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,900 | $84,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,066 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $248 |
Diversity |
SCU | Case Western | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
SCU | Case Western | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 67% | ||
Campus |
SCU | Case Western | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Case Western Reserve University is larger than than SCU based on total student enrollment (12,201 students vs. 9,178 students)
SCU vs. Case Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCU or Case Western?
- Case Western Reserve University is 7.3% more expensive to attend than SCU for in-state tuition ($61,040.00 vs. $56,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at Case Western than Santa Clara University ($61,040.00 vs. $56,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Case Western Reserve University than SCU ($38,279 vs. $50,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Clara University are 0.6% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($17,112 vs. $17,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Case Western Reserve University than Santa Clara University (87% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Case Western Reserve University students is 40.2% larger than aid received Santa Clara University ($35,452 vs. $25,295)
SCU vs. Case Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCU or Case Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Case Western or SCU .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 85 points higher than at SCU (1313)
- Incoming Case Western students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at SCU (30)
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at SCU (3.67)
- SCU has a higher acceptance rate (52.1%) than Case Western (27.4%)
SCU vs. Case Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCU 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 SCU.
- The graduation rate at SCU is higher than Case Western Reserve University (85% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $2,800 more per year than SCU graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $81,900)
- Santa Clara University students graduate with a $2,566 lower median federal student loan debt than Case Western graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,066)
- SCU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Case Western graduates. ($222 vs. $248)
- More SCU 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/