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Overview |
Tulane | Case Western | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,027 | 12,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #49 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tulane.edu | case.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tulane | Case Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,666 | $61,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,666 | $61,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,346 | $17,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,263 | $38,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,747 | $35,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 87% |
Admission |
Tulane | Case Western | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,615 | 38,701 | ||
| Admitted | 3,621 | 10,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.5% | 27.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.9% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 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 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Tulane | Case Western | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tulane | Case Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $84,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,529 | $24,066 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $248 |
Diversity |
Tulane | Case Western | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Tulane | Case Western | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 86% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Tulane | 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
- Tulane University is larger than than Case Western based on total student enrollment (14,027 students vs. 12,201 students)
Tulane vs. Case Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tulane or Case Western?
- Case Western Reserve University is 4% more expensive to attend than Tulane for in-state tuition ($61,040.00 vs. $58,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at Case Western than Tulane University ($61,040.00 vs. $58,666.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Case Western Reserve University than Tulane ($38,279 vs. $50,263)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Case Western Reserve University are 0.7% lower than costs at Tulane University ($17,220 vs. $17,346)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Case Western Reserve University than Tulane University (87% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Case Western Reserve University students is 15.3% larger than aid received Tulane University ($35,452 vs. $30,747)
Tulane vs. Case Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tulane or Case Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Case Western or Tulane .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 52 points higher than at Tulane (1346)
- Incoming Case Western students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Tulane (31)
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Tulane (3.64)
- Case Western has a higher acceptance rate (27.4%) than Tulane (11.5%)
Tulane vs. Case Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tulane 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 Tulane.
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $10,500 more per year than Tulane graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $74,200)
- Case Western Reserve University students graduate with a $3,463 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulane graduates. ($24,066 vs. $27,529)
- Case Western graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Tulane graduates. ($248 vs. $284)
- More Case Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulane students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/