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Overview |
Case Western | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 12,266 | 5,374 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #49 | #331 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | case.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Case Western | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,100 | $35,878 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,100 | $35,878 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,202 | $9,094 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,351 | $27,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,197 | $19,938 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
Case Western | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,033 | 5,382 | ||
| Admitted | 11,193 | 3,381 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.7% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 30.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 1110/1360 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Case Western | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Case Western | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,700 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,066 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $232 |
Diversity |
Case Western | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Case Western | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Case Western | Cedarville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Case Western Reserve University is larger than than Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (12,266 students vs. 5,374 students)
Case Western vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Case Western or Cedarville University?
- Case Western Reserve University is 78.7% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($64,100.00 vs. $35,878.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.7% higher at Case Western than Cedarville University ($64,100.00 vs. $35,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Case Western ($27,047 vs. $41,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 100.2% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($9,094 vs. $18,202)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Case Western Reserve University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Case Western Reserve University students is 101.6% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($40,197 vs. $19,938)
Case Western vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Case Western or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Case Western .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 229 points higher than at Cedarville University (1169)
- Incoming Case Western students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Cedarville University (26)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Case Western (3.86)
- Cedarville University has a higher acceptance rate (62.8%) than Case Western (28.7%)
Case Western vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Case Western or Cedarville University? 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 Cedarville University and Case Western.
- The graduation rate at Case Western is higher than Cedarville University (78% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $38,800 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $1,566 lower median federal student loan debt than Case Western graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,066)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Case Western graduates. ($232 vs. $248)
- More Cedarville University 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/