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Overview |
Valpo | Case Western | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 12,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #49 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | case.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Case Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $61,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $61,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $17,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $38,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $35,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Valpo | Case Western | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 38,701 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 10,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 27.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 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 |
Academics |
Valpo | Case Western | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Case Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $84,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,066 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Case Western | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Valpo | Case Western | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Case Western | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Case Western Reserve University is larger than than Valpo based on total student enrollment (12,201 students vs. 2,958 students)
Valpo vs. Case Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Case Western?
- Case Western Reserve University is 40.6% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($61,040.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.6% higher at Case Western than Valparaiso University ($61,040.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Case Western ($22,755 vs. $38,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 30.7% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($13,180 vs. $17,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than Case Western Reserve University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Case Western Reserve University students is 2.1% larger than aid received Valparaiso University ($35,452 vs. $34,706)
Valpo vs. Case Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Case Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Case Western or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 239 points higher than at Valpo (1159)
- Incoming Case Western students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Valpo (26)
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Valpo (3.76)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Case Western (27.4%)
Valpo vs. Case Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo 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 Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Case Western is higher than Valparaiso University (78% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $30,700 more per year than Valpo graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $54,000)
- Case Western Reserve University students graduate with a $2,934 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($24,066 vs. $27,000)
- Case Western graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Case Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valpo students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/