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BGSU Cleveland State U of R Carnegie Mellon Oberlin Emory Lehigh WUSTL RPI Rose-Hulman Kenyon Ohio University| Case Western Reserve University | Kent State University at Kent | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Case Western | Kent State | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Kent, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,266 | 26,106 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #49 | #829 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | case.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Case Western | Kent State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,100 | $12,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,100 | $22,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,202 | $13,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,351 | $20,333 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,197 | $9,888 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 94% |
Admission |
Case Western | Kent State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,033 | 22,365 | ||
| Admitted | 11,193 | 19,379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.7% | 86.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 1000/1230 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Case Western | Kent State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Case Western | Kent State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,700 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,066 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $267 |
Diversity |
Case Western | Kent State | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Case Western | Kent State | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Case Western | Kent 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
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than Case Western based on total student enrollment (26,106 students vs. 12,266 students)
Case Western vs. Kent State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Case Western or Kent State?
- Case Western Reserve University is 405.8% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($64,100.00 vs. $12,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 189.5% higher at Case Western than Kent State University at Kent ($64,100.00 vs. $22,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Kent than Case Western ($20,333 vs. $41,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Kent are 39.6% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($13,040 vs. $18,202)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Kent than Case Western Reserve University (94% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Case Western Reserve University students is 306.5% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($40,197 vs. $9,888)
Case Western vs. Kent State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Case Western or Kent State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State or Case Western .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 331 points higher than at Kent State (1067)
- Incoming Case Western students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Kent State (23)
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Kent State (3.61)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (86.6%) than Case Western (28.7%)
Case Western vs. Kent State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Case Western or Kent 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 Kent State and Case Western.
- The graduation rate at Case Western is higher than Kent State University at Kent (78% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $44,400 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $40,300)
- Case Western Reserve University students graduate with a $1,759 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($24,066 vs. $25,825)
- Case Western graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($248 vs. $267)
- More Case Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/