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Overview |
SUNY Poly | Case Western | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,842 | 12,201 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #257 | #49 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sunyit.edu | case.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Poly | Case Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $61,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,830 | $61,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,008 | $17,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,799 | $38,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,497 | $35,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 87% |
Admission |
SUNY Poly | Case Western | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,919 | 38,701 | ||
| Admitted | 2,384 | 10,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 27.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1400 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY Poly | Case Western | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Poly | Case Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,200 | $84,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,585 | $24,066 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $248 |
Diversity |
SUNY Poly | Case Western | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
SUNY Poly | Case Western | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 67% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Poly | 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
- Case Western Reserve University is larger than than SUNY Poly based on total student enrollment (12,201 students vs. 2,842 students)
SUNY Poly vs. Case Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Poly or Case Western?
- Case Western Reserve University is 763.4% more expensive to attend than SUNY Poly for in-state tuition ($61,040.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 242.3% higher at Case Western than SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($61,040.00 vs. $17,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than Case Western ($13,799 vs. $38,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Polytechnic Institute are 22.9% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($14,008 vs. $17,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than Case Western Reserve University (89% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Case Western Reserve University students is 273.3% larger than aid received SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($35,452 vs. $9,497)
SUNY Poly vs. Case Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Poly or Case Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Case Western or SUNY Poly .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 257 points higher than at SUNY Poly (1141)
- Incoming Case Western students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at SUNY Poly (26)
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at SUNY Poly (3.7)
- SUNY Poly has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Case Western (27.4%)
SUNY Poly vs. Case Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Poly 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 SUNY Poly.
- The graduation rate at Case Western is higher than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (78% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $31,500 more per year than SUNY Poly graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $53,200)
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $7,481 lower median federal student loan debt than Case Western graduates. ($16,585 vs. $24,066)
- SUNY Poly graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Case Western graduates. ($171 vs. $248)
- More Case Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Poly students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/