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Overview |
Case Western | EMU | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,201 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #49 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | case.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Case Western | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,040 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,040 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,220 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,279 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,452 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 96% |
Admission |
Case Western | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,701 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 10,607 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.4% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1540 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Case Western | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Case Western | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,700 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,066 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $242 |
Diversity |
Case Western | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Case Western | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Case Western | EMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Case Western Reserve University is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (12,201 students vs. 1,334 students)
Case Western vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Case Western or EMU?
- Case Western Reserve University is 50.4% more expensive to attend than EMU for in-state tuition ($61,040.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.4% higher at Case Western than Eastern Mennonite University ($61,040.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Mennonite University than Case Western ($23,783 vs. $38,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 40.7% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($12,240 vs. $17,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Mennonite University than Case Western Reserve University (96% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Case Western Reserve University students is 16.4% larger than aid received Eastern Mennonite University ($35,452 vs. $30,460)
Case Western vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Case Western or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Case Western .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 389 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming Case Western students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at EMU (3.7)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Case Western (27.4%)
Case Western vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Case Western or EMU? 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 EMU and Case Western.
- The graduation rate at Case Western is higher than Eastern Mennonite University (78% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $40,800 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $43,900)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $616 lower median federal student loan debt than Case Western graduates. ($23,450 vs. $24,066)
- EMU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Case Western graduates. ($242 vs. $248)
- More Case Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EMU 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/