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Overview |
Case Western | JCU | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,266 | 2,773 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #49 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | case.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Case Western | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,100 | $47,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,100 | $47,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,202 | $14,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,351 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,197 | $32,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
Case Western | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,033 | 4,238 | ||
| Admitted | 11,193 | 3,437 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.7% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 1190/1350 | ||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Case Western | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,700 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,066 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $278 |
Diversity |
Case Western | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Case Western | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Case Western | JCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Case Western Reserve University is larger than than JCU based on total student enrollment (12,266 students vs. 2,773 students)
Case Western vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Case Western or JCU?
- Case Western Reserve University is 35.5% more expensive to attend than JCU for in-state tuition ($64,100.00 vs. $47,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.5% higher at Case Western than John Carroll University ($64,100.00 vs. $47,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at John Carroll University than Case Western ($30,790 vs. $41,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 28.5% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($14,160 vs. $18,202)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Case Western Reserve University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Case Western Reserve University students is 24.2% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($40,197 vs. $32,359)
Case Western vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Case Western or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Case Western .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 271 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming Case Western students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Case Western (28.7%)
Case Western vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Case Western or JCU? 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 JCU and Case Western.
- The graduation rate at Case Western is higher than John Carroll University (78% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $27,100 more per year than JCU graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $57,600)
- Case Western Reserve University students graduate with a $2,873 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($24,066 vs. $26,939)
- Case Western graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($248 vs. $278)
- More Case Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/