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Overview |
Wheaton College | Case Western | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,885 | 12,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #166 | #49 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | case.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Case Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,990 | $61,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,990 | $61,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $17,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,961 | $38,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,272 | $35,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Case Western | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,893 | 38,701 | ||
| Admitted | 1,674 | 10,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | 27.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Case Western | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Case Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $84,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,066 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $248 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Case Western | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Case Western | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Case Western Reserve University is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (12,201 students vs. 2,885 students)
Wheaton College vs. Case Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Case Western?
- Case Western Reserve University is 45.4% more expensive to attend than Wheaton College for in-state tuition ($61,040.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.4% higher at Case Western than Wheaton College ($61,040.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than Case Western ($29,961 vs. $38,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 47.3% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($11,690 vs. $17,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Case Western Reserve University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Case Western Reserve University students is 46.1% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($35,452 vs. $24,272)
Wheaton College vs. Case Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Case Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Case Western or Wheaton College .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 84 points higher than at Wheaton College (1314)
- Incoming Case Western students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Wheaton College (30)
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Wheaton College (3.75)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Case Western (27.4%)
Wheaton College vs. Case Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton 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 Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Case Western Reserve University (87% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $30,400 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $54,300)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $1,566 lower median federal student loan debt than Case Western graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,066)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Case Western graduates. ($232 vs. $248)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Case Western students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/