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Overview |
Case Western | OWU | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,201 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #49 | #356 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | case.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Case Western | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,040 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,040 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,220 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,279 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,452 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Case Western | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,701 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 10,607 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.4% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1540 | 1123/1358 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Case Western | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Case Western | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,700 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,066 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Case Western | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Case Western | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Case Western | OWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Case Western Reserve University is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (12,201 students vs. 1,410 students)
Case Western vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Case Western or OWU?
- Case Western Reserve University is 23.9% more expensive to attend than OWU for in-state tuition ($61,040.00 vs. $49,262.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.9% higher at Case Western than Ohio Wesleyan University ($61,040.00 vs. $49,262.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Wesleyan University than Case Western ($27,311 vs. $38,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Wesleyan University are 25.3% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($13,745 vs. $17,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Case Western Reserve University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 3.7% larger than aid received Case Western Reserve University ($36,757 vs. $35,452)
Case Western vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Case Western or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or Case Western .
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at OWU (3.54)
- OWU has a higher acceptance rate (52.2%) than Case Western (27.4%)
Case Western vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Case Western or OWU? 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 OWU and Case Western.
- The graduation rate at Case Western is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (78% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $35,100 more per year than OWU graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $49,600)
- Case Western Reserve University students graduate with a $2,934 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($24,066 vs. $27,000)
- Case Western graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Case Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OWU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/