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Overview |
Vassar | Case Western | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,459 | 12,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #47 | #49 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vassar.edu | case.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vassar | Case Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,840 | $61,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,840 | $61,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,560 | $17,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,603 | $38,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,193 | $35,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 87% |
Admission |
Vassar | Case Western | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,412 | 38,701 | ||
| Admitted | 2,129 | 10,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.7% | 27.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1535 | 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 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Vassar | Case Western | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vassar | Case Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $84,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,780 | $24,066 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $248 |
Diversity |
Vassar | Case Western | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Vassar | Case Western | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Vassar | Case Western | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Case Western Reserve University is larger than than Vassar based on total student enrollment (12,201 students vs. 2,459 students)
Vassar vs. Case Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vassar or Case Western?
- Vassar College is 4.6% more expensive to attend than Case Western for in-state tuition ($63,840.00 vs. $61,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at Vassar than Case Western Reserve University ($63,840.00 vs. $61,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vassar College than Case Western ($30,603 vs. $38,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vassar College are 4% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($16,560 vs. $17,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Case Western Reserve University than Vassar College (87% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vassar College students is 41.6% larger than aid received Case Western Reserve University ($50,193 vs. $35,452)
Vassar vs. Case Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vassar or Case Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Case Western or Vassar .
- The average SAT score at Vassar College (1405) is 7 points higher than at Case Western (1398)
- Incoming Vassar students have at the same average ACT score (32) as students at Case Western (32)
- Accepted freshman Vassar students have at the same average high school GPA (3.86) as students at Case Western (3.86)
- Case Western has a higher acceptance rate (27.4%) than Vassar (18.7%)
Vassar vs. Case Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vassar 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 Vassar.
- The graduation rate at Vassar is higher than Case Western Reserve University (91% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $26,300 more per year than Vassar graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $58,400)
- Vassar College students graduate with a $8,286 lower median federal student loan debt than Case Western graduates. ($15,780 vs. $24,066)
- Vassar graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Case Western graduates. ($163 vs. $248)
- More Vassar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Case Western students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/