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Case Western Reserve vs Harvey Mudd College: Which is Better?

Side-by-side comparison of acceptance rates, SAT scores, tuition, earnings, and more, updated with the latest College Scorecard data.

School

Case Western Reserve

Cleveland, OH

School

Harvey Mudd College

Claremont, CA

Head-to-Head Stats

MetricCase WesternHarvey Mudd
Acceptance Rate28.7%13.1%wins
SAT Range (25th–75th)1430–15401480–1560wins
ACT Range (25th–75th)32–3534–36wins
Tuition (Out-of-State)$64,671wins$66,255
Avg Net Price$38,909$32,492wins
Median Earnings (10 yr)$87,989$138,687wins
Graduation Rate87.0%93.8%wins
Retention Rate92.0%96.6%wins
Student–Faculty Ratio9:18:1wins
Total Enrollment6,108wins915

Verdict

Based on the data above, Harvey Mudd edges out Case Western on 8 of 10 measurable categories, including key factors like acceptance rate, earnings, and graduation rate. That said, the right choice depends heavily on your major, financial situation, and campus culture fit.

Case Western Strengths

  • Tuition (Out-of-State): $64,671
  • Total Enrollment: 6,108

Harvey Mudd Strengths

  • Acceptance Rate: 13.1%
  • SAT Range (25th–75th): 1480–1560
  • ACT Range (25th–75th): 34–36
  • Avg Net Price: $32,492

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