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Overview |
Case Western | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,266 | 24,937 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #49 | #498 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | case.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Case Western | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,100 | $13,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,100 | $24,114 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,202 | $13,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,351 | $20,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,197 | $8,616 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 93% |
Admission |
Case Western | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,033 | 25,648 | ||
| Admitted | 11,193 | 21,739 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.7% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Case Western | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Case Western | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,700 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,066 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $211 |
Diversity |
Case Western | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Case Western | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Case Western | Ohio University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Case Western based on total student enrollment (24,937 students vs. 12,266 students)
Case Western vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Case Western or Ohio University?
- Case Western Reserve University is 366.3% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($64,100.00 vs. $13,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 165.8% higher at Case Western than Ohio University Main Campus ($64,100.00 vs. $24,114.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Case Western ($20,550 vs. $41,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 33.9% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($13,594 vs. $18,202)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than Case Western Reserve University (93% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Case Western Reserve University students is 366.5% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($40,197 vs. $8,616)
Case Western vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Case Western or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or Case Western .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 290 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Incoming Case Western students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Case Western (28.7%)
Case Western vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Case Western or Ohio University? 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 University and Case Western.
- The graduation rate at Case Western is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (78% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $40,200 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $3,566 lower median federal student loan debt than Case Western graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,066)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Case Western graduates. ($211 vs. $248)
- More Case Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/