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BU Villanova Northeastern Tufts Babson Colgate U of R Carnegie Mellon Brandeis University Holy Cross NYU Notre Dame| Boston College | Case Western Reserve University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | Case Western | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,287 | 12,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | #49 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | case.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Case Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,950 | $61,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,950 | $61,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,120 | $17,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,559 | $38,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,992 | $35,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 87% |
Admission |
BC | Case Western | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,494 | 38,701 | ||
| Admitted | 6,748 | 10,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 27.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.6% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1435/1540 | 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 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
BC | Case Western | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Case Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $84,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $24,066 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $248 |
Diversity |
BC | Case Western | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
BC | Case Western | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 67% | ||
Campus |
BC | 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
- Boston College is larger than than Case Western based on total student enrollment (15,287 students vs. 12,201 students)
BC vs. Case Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Case Western?
- Boston College is 3.1% more expensive to attend than Case Western for in-state tuition ($62,950.00 vs. $61,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at BC than Case Western Reserve University ($62,950.00 vs. $61,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston College than Case Western ($30,559 vs. $38,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston College are 6.8% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($16,120 vs. $17,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Case Western Reserve University than Boston College (87% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 41% larger than aid received Case Western Reserve University ($49,992 vs. $35,452)
BC vs. Case Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Case Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Case Western or BC .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 18 points higher than at BC (1380)
- Incoming BC students have at the same average ACT score (32) as students at Case Western (32)
- Accepted freshman BC students have at the same average high school GPA (3.86) as students at Case Western (3.86)
- Case Western has a higher acceptance rate (27.4%) than BC (16.7%)
BC vs. Case Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Case Western Reserve University (91% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $6,200 more per year than Case Western graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $84,700)
- Boston College students graduate with a $5,066 lower median federal student loan debt than Case Western graduates. ($19,000 vs. $24,066)
- BC graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Case Western graduates. ($196 vs. $248)
- More BC 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/