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Overview |
AU | Case Western | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 12,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #49 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | case.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Case Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $61,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $61,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $17,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $38,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $35,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 87% |
Admission |
AU | Case Western | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 38,701 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 10,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 27.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 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 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Case Western | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Case Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $84,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $24,066 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $248 |
Diversity |
AU | Case Western | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
AU | Case Western | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 67% | ||
Campus |
AU | Case Western | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than Case Western based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 12,201 students)
AU vs. Case Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Case Western?
- Case Western Reserve University is 15% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($61,040.00 vs. $53,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15% higher at Case Western than American University ($61,040.00 vs. $53,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Case Western Reserve University than AU ($38,279 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American University are 9.6% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($15,706 vs. $17,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Case Western Reserve University than American University (87% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Case Western Reserve University students is 30.6% larger than aid received American University ($35,452 vs. $27,138)
AU vs. Case Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Case Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Case Western or AU .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 146 points higher than at AU (1252)
- Incoming Case Western students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at AU (28)
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at AU (3.7)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (40.6%) than Case Western (27.4%)
AU vs. Case Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at Case Western is higher than American University (78% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $19,900 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $64,800)
- Case Western Reserve University students graduate with a $184 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($24,066 vs. $24,250)
- Case Western graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($248 vs. $250)
- More Case Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/