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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU U of R Carnegie Mellon Old Dominion UVA UMBC Oberlin Emory Lehigh| Case Western Reserve University | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Case Western | Mason | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,266 | 39,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #49 | #239 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | case.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Case Western | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,100 | $10,095 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,100 | $35,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,202 | $15,151 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,351 | $18,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,197 | $11,311 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 72% |
Admission |
Case Western | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,033 | 22,579 | ||
| Admitted | 11,193 | 20,057 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.7% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Case Western | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Case Western | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,700 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,066 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $204 |
Diversity |
Case Western | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Case Western | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Case Western | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Case Western based on total student enrollment (39,527 students vs. 12,266 students)
Case Western vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Case Western or Mason?
- Case Western Reserve University is 535% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($64,100.00 vs. $10,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.7% higher at Case Western than George Mason University ($64,100.00 vs. $35,677.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Case Western ($18,900 vs. $41,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 20.1% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($15,151 vs. $18,202)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Case Western Reserve University than George Mason University (86% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Case Western Reserve University students is 255.4% larger than aid received George Mason University ($40,197 vs. $11,311)
Case Western vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Case Western or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Case Western .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 245 points higher than at Mason (1153)
- Incoming Case Western students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Mason (26)
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Case Western (28.7%)
Case Western vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Case Western or Mason? 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 Mason and Case Western.
- The graduation rate at Case Western is higher than George Mason University (78% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $22,800 more per year than Mason graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $61,900)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $4,316 lower median federal student loan debt than Case Western graduates. ($19,750 vs. $24,066)
- Mason graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Case Western graduates. ($204 vs. $248)
- More Case Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/