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Overview |
Case Western | Penn State York | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,201 | 718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #49 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | case.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Case Western | Penn State York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,040 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,040 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,220 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,279 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,452 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 84% |
Admission |
Case Western | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,701 | 2,005 | ||
| Admitted | 10,607 | 1,862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.4% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1540 | 1090/1300 | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Case Western | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 45% | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Case Western | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Case Western | Penn State York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Case Western Reserve University is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (12,201 students vs. 718 students)
Case Western vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Case Western or Penn State York?
- Case Western Reserve University is 317.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State York for in-state tuition ($61,040.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151% higher at Case Western than Penn State York ($61,040.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than Case Western ($18,910 vs. $38,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York are 32.6% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($12,984 vs. $17,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Case Western Reserve University than Penn State York (87% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Case Western Reserve University students is 320% larger than aid received Penn State York ($35,452 vs. $8,440)
Case Western vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Case Western or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or Case Western .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 348 points higher than at Penn State York (1050)
- Incoming Case Western students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Penn State York (24)
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Case Western (27.4%)
Case Western vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Case Western or Penn State York? 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 York and Case Western.
- The graduation rate at Case Western is higher than Penn State York (78% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $29,400 more per year than Penn State York 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 York graduates. ($24,066 vs. $26,818)
- Case Western graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State York graduates. ($248 vs. $277)
- More Case Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State York 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/