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Overview |
Duke | Case Western | ||
| Location | Durham, NC | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,023 | 12,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #3 | #49 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | duke.edu | case.edu | ||
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Costs |
Duke | Case Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,435 | $61,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,435 | $61,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,651 | $17,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,694 | $38,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,444 | $35,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 42% | 87% |
Admission |
Duke | Case Western | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,016 | 38,701 | ||
| Admitted | 3,174 | 10,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.3% | 27.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 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 3, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Duke | Case Western | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Duke | Case Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $108,900 | $84,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,500 | $24,066 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $77 | $248 |
Diversity |
Duke | Case Western | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Duke | Case Western | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Duke | Case Western | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Duke University is larger than than Case Western based on total student enrollment (18,023 students vs. 12,201 students)
Duke vs. Case Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Duke or Case Western?
- Case Western Reserve University is 1% more expensive to attend than Duke for in-state tuition ($61,040.00 vs. $60,435.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Case Western than Duke University ($61,040.00 vs. $60,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Duke University than Case Western ($23,694 vs. $38,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Duke University are 3.4% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($16,651 vs. $17,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Case Western Reserve University than Duke University (87% vs. 42%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Duke University students is 62% larger than aid received Case Western Reserve University ($57,444 vs. $35,452)
Duke vs. Case Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Duke or Case Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Case Western or Duke .
- The average SAT score at Duke University (1450) is 52 points higher than at Case Western (1398)
- Incoming Duke students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Case Western (32)
- Accepted freshman Duke students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Case Western (3.86)
- Case Western has a higher acceptance rate (27.4%) than Duke (6.3%)
Duke vs. Case Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Duke 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 Duke.
- The graduation rate at Duke is higher than Case Western Reserve University (94% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Duke University earn on average $24,200 more per year than Case Western graduates after ten years. ($108,900 vs. $84,700)
- Duke University students graduate with a $16,566 lower median federal student loan debt than Case Western graduates. ($7,500 vs. $24,066)
- Duke graduates are paying $171 less per month on federal student loans than Case Western graduates. ($77 vs. $248)
- More Duke 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/