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Overview |
Davidson | Case Western | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,927 | 12,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #37 | #49 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | case.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | Case Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,550 | $61,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,550 | $61,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,750 | $17,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,704 | $38,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,496 | $35,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 87% |
Admission |
Davidson | Case Western | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,479 | 38,701 | ||
| Admitted | 1,098 | 10,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 27.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 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 7, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Davidson | Case Western | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | Case Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | $84,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $24,066 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $248 |
Diversity |
Davidson | Case Western | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Davidson | Case Western | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | Case Western | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Case Western Reserve University is larger than than Davidson based on total student enrollment (12,201 students vs. 1,927 students)
Davidson vs. Case Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or Case Western?
- Case Western Reserve University is 7.9% more expensive to attend than Davidson for in-state tuition ($61,040.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at Case Western than Davidson College ($61,040.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davidson College than Case Western ($26,704 vs. $38,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davidson College are 9.3% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($15,750 vs. $17,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Case Western Reserve University than Davidson College (87% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 31.2% larger than aid received Case Western Reserve University ($46,496 vs. $35,452)
Davidson vs. Case Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson or Case Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Case Western or Davidson .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 43 points higher than at Davidson (1355)
- Incoming Case Western students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Davidson (31)
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Davidson (3.81)
- Case Western has a higher acceptance rate (27.4%) than Davidson (16.9%)
Davidson vs. Case Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson 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 Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than Case Western Reserve University (92% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $21,200 more per year than Davidson graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $63,500)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $7,066 lower median federal student loan debt than Case Western graduates. ($17,000 vs. $24,066)
- Davidson graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Case Western graduates. ($175 vs. $248)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Case Western students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/