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Overview |
Ithaca College | Case Western | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 12,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #49 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | case.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Case Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $61,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $61,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $17,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $38,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $35,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Case Western | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 38,701 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 10,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 27.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | Case Western | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Case Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $84,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $24,066 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $248 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Case Western | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Case Western | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Case Western | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Case Western Reserve University is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (12,201 students vs. 5,054 students)
Ithaca College vs. Case Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Case Western?
- Case Western Reserve University is 26.8% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($61,040.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.8% higher at Case Western than Ithaca College ($61,040.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ithaca College than Case Western ($35,858 vs. $38,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 8.1% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($15,934 vs. $17,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Case Western Reserve University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Case Western Reserve University students is 19.5% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($35,452 vs. $29,677)
Ithaca College vs. Case Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Case Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Case Western or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Case Western (27.4%)
Ithaca College vs. Case Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College 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 Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Case Western is higher than Ithaca College (78% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $28,600 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $56,100)
- Case Western Reserve University students graduate with a $1,684 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($24,066 vs. $25,750)
- Case Western graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($248 vs. $266)
- More Case Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ithaca College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/