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Overview |
Case Western | Cleveland State | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,201 | 14,385 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #49 | #769 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | case.edu | csuohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Case Western | Cleveland State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,040 | $12,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,040 | $17,359 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,220 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,279 | $15,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,452 | $9,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 91% |
Admission |
Case Western | Cleveland State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,701 | 11,570 | ||
| Admitted | 10,607 | 9,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.4% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1540 | 880/1130 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Case Western | Cleveland State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Case Western | Cleveland State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,700 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,066 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $222 |
Diversity |
Case Western | Cleveland State | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Case Western | Cleveland State | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Case Western | Cleveland State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Case Western based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 12,201 students)
Case Western vs. Cleveland State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Case Western or Cleveland State?
- Case Western Reserve University is 402.6% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($61,040.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 251.6% higher at Case Western than Cleveland State University ($61,040.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Case Western ($15,719 vs. $38,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland State University are 21.3% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($14,197 vs. $17,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland State University than Case Western Reserve University (91% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Case Western Reserve University students is 275.7% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($35,452 vs. $9,436)
Case Western vs. Cleveland State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Case Western or Cleveland State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland State or Case Western .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 370 points higher than at Cleveland State (1028)
- Incoming Case Western students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Cleveland State (22)
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Case Western (27.4%)
Case Western vs. Cleveland State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Case Western or Cleveland State? 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 Cleveland State and Case Western.
- The graduation rate at Case Western is higher than Cleveland State University (78% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $40,500 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $2,566 lower median federal student loan debt than Case Western graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,066)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Case Western graduates. ($222 vs. $248)
- More Case Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/