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Overview |
Case Western | Penn State | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,201 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #49 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | case.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Case Western | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,040 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,040 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,220 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,279 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,452 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 44% |
Admission |
Case Western | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,701 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 10,607 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.4% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1540 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 |
Case Western | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Case Western | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,700 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,066 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $277 |
Diversity |
Case Western | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Case Western | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Case Western | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Case Western based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 12,201 students)
Case Western vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Case Western or Penn State?
- Case Western Reserve University is 232.3% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($61,040.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.8% higher at Case Western than Penn State Main Campus ($61,040.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Main Campus than Case Western ($26,747 vs. $38,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 35.1% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($12,744 vs. $17,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Case Western Reserve University than Penn State Main Campus (87% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Case Western Reserve University students is 252.2% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($35,452 vs. $10,066)
Case Western vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Case Western or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Case Western .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 196 points higher than at Penn State (1202)
- Incoming Case Western students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Penn State (27)
- Penn State has a higher acceptance rate (55.2%) than Case Western (27.4%)
Case Western vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Case Western or Penn State? 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 Penn State and Case Western.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Case Western Reserve University (87% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $29,400 more per year than Penn State graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $55,300)
- Case Western Reserve University students graduate with a $2,752 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($24,066 vs. $26,818)
- Case Western graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($248 vs. $277)
- More Case Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/