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Overview |
Williams | Case Western | ||
| Location | Williamstown, MA | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,222 | 12,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #13 | #49 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | williams.edu | case.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams | Case Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,450 | $61,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,450 | $61,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,530 | $17,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,965 | $38,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,121 | $35,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 87% |
Admission |
Williams | Case Western | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,321 | 38,701 | ||
| Admitted | 1,302 | 10,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.5% | 27.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.3% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1570 | 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 10, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Williams | Case Western | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams | Case Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,600 | $84,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,582 | $24,066 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $150 | $248 |
Diversity |
Williams | Case Western | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Williams | Case Western | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Williams | Case Western | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Williams based on total student enrollment (12,201 students vs. 2,222 students)
Williams vs. Case Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams or Case Western?
- Williams College is 0.7% more expensive to attend than Case Western for in-state tuition ($61,450.00 vs. $61,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Williams than Case Western Reserve University ($61,450.00 vs. $61,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams College than Case Western ($20,965 vs. $38,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams College are 10.9% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($15,530 vs. $17,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Case Western Reserve University than Williams College (87% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 61.1% larger than aid received Case Western Reserve University ($57,121 vs. $35,452)
Williams vs. Case Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams or Case Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Case Western or Williams .
- The average SAT score at Williams College (1442) is 44 points higher than at Case Western (1398)
- Incoming Williams students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Case Western (32)
- Accepted freshman Williams students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Case Western (3.86)
- Case Western has a higher acceptance rate (27.4%) than Williams (8.5%)
Williams vs. Case Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams 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 Williams.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than Case Western Reserve University (95% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $11,100 more per year than Williams graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $73,600)
- Williams College students graduate with a $9,484 lower median federal student loan debt than Case Western graduates. ($14,582 vs. $24,066)
- Williams graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than Case Western graduates. ($150 vs. $248)
- More Case Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Williams students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/