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Overview |
Syracuse | Case Western | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,698 | 12,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #165 | #49 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | syr.edu | case.edu | ||
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Costs |
Syracuse | Case Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,440 | $61,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,440 | $61,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,170 | $17,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,651 | $38,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,737 | $35,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 87% |
Admission |
Syracuse | Case Western | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,489 | 38,701 | ||
| Admitted | 21,471 | 10,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 27.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 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 |
Syracuse | Case Western | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Syracuse | Case Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,900 | $84,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,066 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Syracuse | Case Western | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Syracuse | Case Western | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Syracuse | Case Western | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than Case Western based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 12,201 students)
Syracuse vs. Case Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Syracuse or Case Western?
- Case Western Reserve University is 4.4% more expensive to attend than Syracuse for in-state tuition ($61,040.00 vs. $58,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at Case Western than Syracuse University ($61,040.00 vs. $58,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Case Western Reserve University than Syracuse ($38,279 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Syracuse University are 0.3% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($17,170 vs. $17,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Case Western Reserve University than Syracuse University (87% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Case Western Reserve University students is 2.1% larger than aid received Syracuse University ($35,452 vs. $34,737)
Syracuse vs. Case Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Syracuse or Case Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Case Western or Syracuse .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 203 points higher than at Syracuse (1195)
- Incoming Case Western students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Syracuse (27)
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Syracuse (3.69)
- Syracuse has a higher acceptance rate (51.8%) than Case Western (27.4%)
Syracuse vs. Case Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Syracuse 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 Syracuse.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Case Western Reserve University (80% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $18,800 more per year than Syracuse graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $65,900)
- Case Western Reserve University students graduate with a $2,934 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($24,066 vs. $27,000)
- Case Western graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Case Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Syracuse students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/