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Overview |
Case Western | ONU | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Ada, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,266 | 3,042 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #49 | #231 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | case.edu | onu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Case Western | ONU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,100 | $36,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,100 | $36,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,202 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,351 | $26,396 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,197 | $26,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 96% |
Admission |
Case Western | ONU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,033 | 4,537 | ||
| Admitted | 11,193 | 3,328 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.7% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 1173/1376 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Case Western | ONU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Case Western | ONU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,700 | $71,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,066 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Case Western | ONU | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Case Western | ONU | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Case Western | ONU | ||
| 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 ONU based on total student enrollment (12,266 students vs. 3,042 students)
Case Western vs. ONU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Case Western or ONU?
- Case Western Reserve University is 75.6% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($64,100.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.6% higher at Case Western than Ohio Northern University ($64,100.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Northern University than Case Western ($26,396 vs. $41,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Northern University are 37.9% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($13,200 vs. $18,202)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Northern University than Case Western Reserve University (96% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Case Western Reserve University students is 53.9% larger than aid received Ohio Northern University ($40,197 vs. $26,120)
Case Western vs. ONU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Case Western or ONU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ONU or Case Western .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 240 points higher than at ONU (1158)
- Incoming Case Western students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at ONU (26)
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at ONU (3.78)
- ONU has a higher acceptance rate (73.4%) than Case Western (28.7%)
Case Western vs. ONU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Case Western or ONU? 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 ONU and Case Western.
- The graduation rate at Case Western is higher than Ohio Northern University (78% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $13,500 more per year than ONU graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $71,200)
- Case Western Reserve University students graduate with a $2,934 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($24,066 vs. $27,000)
- Case Western graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Case Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ONU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/