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Overview |
Case Western | Lehigh | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,266 | 7,590 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #49 | #58 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | case.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Case Western | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,100 | $61,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,100 | $61,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,202 | $16,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,351 | $33,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,197 | $43,644 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 59% |
Admission |
Case Western | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,033 | 18,415 | ||
| Admitted | 11,193 | 5,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.7% | 29.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 1350/1490 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Case Western | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Case Western | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,700 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,066 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $250 |
Diversity |
Case Western | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Case Western | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Case Western | Lehigh | ||
| 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
- Case Western Reserve University is larger than than Lehigh based on total student enrollment (12,266 students vs. 7,590 students)
Case Western vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Case Western or Lehigh?
- Case Western Reserve University is 4.8% more expensive to attend than Lehigh for in-state tuition ($64,100.00 vs. $61,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at Case Western than Lehigh University ($64,100.00 vs. $61,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lehigh University than Case Western ($33,289 vs. $41,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lehigh University are 10.5% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($16,470 vs. $18,202)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Case Western Reserve University than Lehigh University (86% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is 8.6% larger than aid received Case Western Reserve University ($43,644 vs. $40,197)
Case Western vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Case Western or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or Case Western .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 60 points higher than at Lehigh (1338)
- Incoming Case Western students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Lehigh (31)
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Lehigh (3.81)
- Lehigh has a higher acceptance rate (29.3%) than Case Western (28.7%)
Case Western vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Case Western or Lehigh? 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 Lehigh and Case Western.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than Case Western Reserve University (87% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Case Western graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $84,700)
- Case Western Reserve University students graduate with a $190 lower median federal student loan debt than Lehigh graduates. ($24,066 vs. $24,256)
- Case Western graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Lehigh graduates. ($248 vs. $250)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Case Western students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/