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Overview |
Washington College | Case Western | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 12,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #49 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | case.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Case Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $61,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $61,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $17,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $38,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $35,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 87% |
Admission |
Washington College | Case Western | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 38,701 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 10,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 27.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington College | Case Western | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Case Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $84,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $24,066 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $248 |
Diversity |
Washington College | Case Western | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Washington College | Case Western | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | 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 Washington College based on total student enrollment (12,201 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. Case Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Case Western?
- Case Western Reserve University is 20.6% more expensive to attend than Washington College for in-state tuition ($61,040.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.6% higher at Case Western than Washington College ($61,040.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington College than Case Western ($31,650 vs. $38,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 24.5% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($13,834 vs. $17,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Case Western Reserve University (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 0.7% larger than aid received Case Western Reserve University ($35,683 vs. $35,452)
Washington College vs. Case Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or Case Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Case Western or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Washington College (3.71)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Case Western (27.4%)
Washington College vs. Case Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College 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 Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Case Western is higher than Washington College (78% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $33,900 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $50,800)
- Case Western Reserve University students graduate with a $184 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($24,066 vs. $24,250)
- Case Western graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($248 vs. $250)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Case Western students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/