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Miami Michigan Wisconsin Pitt Purdue NC State Clemson U of R Carnegie Mellon Maryland Minnesota Penn State| Case Western Reserve University | Ohio State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Case Western | Ohio State | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,201 | 60,540 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #49 | #134 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | case.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Case Western | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,040 | $11,525 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,040 | $35,762 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,220 | $14,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,279 | $19,582 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,452 | $10,993 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 74% |
Admission |
Case Western | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,701 | 65,189 | ||
| Admitted | 10,607 | 34,370 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.4% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1540 | 1310/1480 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Case Western | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Case Western | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,700 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,066 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $222 |
Diversity |
Case Western | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Case Western | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Case Western | Ohio State | ||
| 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
- Ohio State University is larger than than Case Western based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 12,201 students)
Case Western vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Case Western or Ohio State?
- Case Western Reserve University is 429.6% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($61,040.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.7% higher at Case Western than Ohio State University ($61,040.00 vs. $35,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than Case Western ($19,582 vs. $38,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio State University are 22.9% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($14,006 vs. $17,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Case Western Reserve University than Ohio State University (87% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Case Western Reserve University students is 222.5% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($35,452 vs. $10,993)
Case Western vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Case Western or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or Case Western .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 103 points higher than at Ohio State (1295)
- Incoming Case Western students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Ohio State (29)
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Ohio State (3.76)
- Ohio State has a higher acceptance rate (52.7%) than Case Western (27.4%)
Case Western vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Case Western or Ohio 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 Ohio State and Case Western.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than Case Western Reserve University (80% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $34,100 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $50,600)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $2,566 lower median federal student loan debt than Case Western graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,066)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Case Western graduates. ($222 vs. $248)
- More Case Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/