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Overview |
SUNY-ESF | Case Western | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,976 | 12,201 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #206 | #49 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esf.edu | case.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY-ESF | Case Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $61,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,720 | $61,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,300 | $17,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,928 | $38,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,713 | $35,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 87% |
Admission |
SUNY-ESF | Case Western | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,466 | 38,701 | ||
| Admitted | 1,714 | 10,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 27.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 1410/1540 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
SUNY-ESF | Case Western | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY-ESF | Case Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $84,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $24,066 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $248 |
Diversity |
SUNY-ESF | Case Western | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
SUNY-ESF | Case Western | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 67% | ||
Campus |
SUNY-ESF | 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 SUNY-ESF based on total student enrollment (12,201 students vs. 1,976 students)
SUNY-ESF vs. Case Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY-ESF or Case Western?
- Case Western Reserve University is 763.4% more expensive to attend than SUNY-ESF for in-state tuition ($61,040.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 226.1% higher at Case Western than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($61,040.00 vs. $18,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than Case Western ($20,928 vs. $38,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Case Western Reserve University are 0.5% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($17,220 vs. $17,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than Case Western Reserve University (89% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Case Western Reserve University students is 306.9% larger than aid received SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($35,452 vs. $8,713)
SUNY-ESF vs. Case Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY-ESF or Case Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Case Western or SUNY-ESF .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 183 points higher than at SUNY-ESF (1215)
- Incoming Case Western students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at SUNY-ESF (27)
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at SUNY-ESF (3.7)
- SUNY-ESF has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Case Western (27.4%)
SUNY-ESF vs. Case Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY-ESF 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 SUNY-ESF.
- The graduation rate at Case Western is higher than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (78% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $38,500 more per year than SUNY-ESF graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $46,200)
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students graduate with a $4,316 lower median federal student loan debt than Case Western graduates. ($19,750 vs. $24,066)
- SUNY-ESF graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Case Western graduates. ($204 vs. $248)
- More Case Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY-ESF students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/