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Overview |
Earlham | Case Western | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 12,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #49 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | case.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | Case Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,218 | $61,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,218 | $61,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,448 | $17,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,746 | $38,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,303 | $35,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Earlham | Case Western | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,375 | 38,701 | ||
| Admitted | 1,007 | 10,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 27.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 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 | Mar 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Earlham | Case Western | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | Case Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $84,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,066 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $248 |
Diversity |
Earlham | Case Western | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Earlham | Case Western | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | 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 Earlham based on total student enrollment (12,201 students vs. 677 students)
Earlham vs. Case Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or Case Western?
- Case Western Reserve University is 24% more expensive to attend than Earlham for in-state tuition ($61,040.00 vs. $49,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24% higher at Case Western than Earlham College ($61,040.00 vs. $49,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Earlham College than Case Western ($25,746 vs. $38,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Earlham College are 38.3% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($12,448 vs. $17,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College than Case Western Reserve University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 5.2% larger than aid received Case Western Reserve University ($37,303 vs. $35,452)
Earlham vs. Case Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or Case Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Case Western or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Earlham (3.67)
- Earlham has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Case Western (27.4%)
Earlham vs. Case Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham 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 Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Case Western is higher than Earlham College (78% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $45,600 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $39,100)
- Case Western Reserve University students graduate with a $1,934 lower median federal student loan debt than Earlham graduates. ($24,066 vs. $26,000)
- Case Western graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Earlham graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More Case Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Earlham students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/