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Overview |
Case Western | PHC | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Purcellville, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 12,266 | 408 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #49 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | case.edu | phc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Case Western | PHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,100 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,100 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,202 | $11,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,351 | $25,128 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,197 | $13,798 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 98% |
Admission |
Case Western | PHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,033 | 222 | ||
| Admitted | 11,193 | 182 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.7% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 53.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 1220/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Case Western | PHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Case Western | PHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,066 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | N/A |
Diversity |
Case Western | PHC | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Case Western | PHC | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Case Western | PHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Case Western Reserve University is larger than than PHC based on total student enrollment (12,266 students vs. 408 students)
Case Western vs. PHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Case Western or PHC?
- Case Western Reserve University is 125.7% more expensive to attend than PHC for in-state tuition ($64,100.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.7% higher at Case Western than Patrick Henry College ($64,100.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Patrick Henry College than Case Western ($25,128 vs. $41,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Patrick Henry College are 65.2% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($11,020 vs. $18,202)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Patrick Henry College than Case Western Reserve University (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Case Western Reserve University students is 191.3% larger than aid received Patrick Henry College ($40,197 vs. $13,798)
Case Western vs. PHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Case Western or PHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PHC or Case Western .
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at PHC (3.83)
- PHC has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Case Western (28.7%)
Case Western vs. PHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Case Western or PHC? 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 PHC and Case Western.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/