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UMBC TU Binghamton University Wisconsin U of R Virginia Tech Carnegie Mellon Penn State Ohio State Oberlin Florida Emory| University of Maryland College Park | Case Western Reserve University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryland | Case Western | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 12,201 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #49 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | case.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Case Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $61,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $61,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $17,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $38,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $35,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 87% |
Admission |
Maryland | Case Western | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 38,701 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 10,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 27.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Maryland | Case Western | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Case Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $84,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $24,066 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $248 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Case Western | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Maryland | Case Western | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | 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
- University of Maryland College Park is larger than than Case Western based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 12,201 students)
Maryland vs. Case Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Case Western?
- Case Western Reserve University is 529.6% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($61,040.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.9% higher at Case Western than University of Maryland College Park ($61,040.00 vs. $37,931.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than Case Western ($16,210 vs. $38,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 18.1% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($14,576 vs. $17,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Case Western Reserve University than University of Maryland College Park (87% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Case Western Reserve University students is 215.6% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($35,452 vs. $11,232)
Maryland vs. Case Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or Case Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Case Western or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 83 points higher than at Maryland (1315)
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Maryland (3.84)
- Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (44.6%) than Case Western (27.4%)
Maryland vs. Case Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland 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 Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than Case Western Reserve University (82% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $16,400 more per year than Maryland graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $68,300)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $4,566 lower median federal student loan debt than Case Western graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,066)
- Maryland graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Case Western graduates. ($201 vs. $248)
- More Case Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryland 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/