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Overview |
Wellesley | Case Western | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,447 | 12,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #17 | #49 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wellesley.edu | case.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wellesley | Case Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,584 | $61,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,584 | $61,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,080 | $17,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,362 | $38,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,328 | $35,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 87% |
Admission |
Wellesley | Case Western | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,491 | 38,701 | ||
| Admitted | 1,152 | 10,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.6% | 27.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.8% | 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 | 33/35 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 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 8, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Wellesley | Case Western | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wellesley | Case Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,100 | $84,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,900 | $24,066 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | $248 |
Diversity |
Wellesley | Case Western | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Wellesley | Case Western | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Wellesley | 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 Wellesley based on total student enrollment (12,201 students vs. 2,447 students)
Wellesley vs. Case Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wellesley or Case Western?
- Wellesley College is 0.9% more expensive to attend than Case Western for in-state tuition ($61,584.00 vs. $61,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at Wellesley than Case Western Reserve University ($61,584.00 vs. $61,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wellesley College than Case Western ($21,362 vs. $38,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Case Western Reserve University are 10.8% lower than costs at Wellesley College ($17,220 vs. $19,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Case Western Reserve University than Wellesley College (87% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wellesley College students is 73% larger than aid received Case Western Reserve University ($61,328 vs. $35,452)
Wellesley vs. Case Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wellesley or Case Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Case Western or Wellesley .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 29 points higher than at Wellesley (1369)
- Incoming Case Western students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Wellesley (30)
- Accepted freshman Wellesley 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 Wellesley (13.6%)
Wellesley vs. Case Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wellesley 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 Wellesley.
- The graduation rate at Wellesley is higher than Case Western Reserve University (92% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $16,600 more per year than Wellesley graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $68,100)
- Wellesley College students graduate with a $15,166 lower median federal student loan debt than Case Western graduates. ($8,900 vs. $24,066)
- Wellesley graduates are paying $156 less per month on federal student loans than Case Western graduates. ($92 vs. $248)
- More Wellesley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Case Western students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/