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Overview |
Case Western | Rice | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,201 | 8,672 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #49 | #9 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | case.edu | rice.edu | ||
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Costs |
Case Western | Rice | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,040 | $54,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,040 | $54,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,220 | $15,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,279 | $19,902 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,452 | $51,955 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 56% |
Admission |
Case Western | Rice | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,701 | 31,443 | ||
| Admitted | 10,607 | 2,730 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.4% | 8.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 44.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 34/36 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1540 | 1490/1570 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Case Western | Rice | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Case Western | Rice | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,700 | $86,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,066 | $10,227 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $105 |
Diversity |
Case Western | Rice | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Case Western | Rice | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Case Western | Rice | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Case Western Reserve University is larger than than Rice based on total student enrollment (12,201 students vs. 8,672 students)
Case Western vs. Rice Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Case Western or Rice?
- Case Western Reserve University is 12.8% more expensive to attend than Rice for in-state tuition ($61,040.00 vs. $54,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Case Western than Rice University ($61,040.00 vs. $54,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rice University than Case Western ($19,902 vs. $38,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rice University are 14.8% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($15,000 vs. $17,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Case Western Reserve University than Rice University (87% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rice University students is 46.6% larger than aid received Case Western Reserve University ($51,955 vs. $35,452)
Case Western vs. Rice Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Case Western or Rice? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rice or Case Western .
- The average SAT score at Rice University (1482) is 84 points higher than at Case Western (1398)
- Incoming Rice students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Case Western (32)
- Accepted freshman Rice students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Case Western (3.86)
- Case Western has a higher acceptance rate (27.4%) than Rice (8.7%)
Case Western vs. Rice Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Case Western or Rice? 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 Rice and Case Western.
- The graduation rate at Rice is higher than Case Western Reserve University (92% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Rice University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Case Western graduates after ten years. ($86,400 vs. $84,700)
- Rice University students graduate with a $13,839 lower median federal student loan debt than Case Western graduates. ($10,227 vs. $24,066)
- Rice graduates are paying $143 less per month on federal student loans than Case Western graduates. ($105 vs. $248)
- More Rice graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Case Western students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/