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TCU Baylor UT Austin UT Dallas U of R Carnegie Mellon Texas A&M Tulane Oberlin Emory Rice Lehigh| Case Western Reserve University | Southern Methodist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Case Western | SMU | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,266 | 11,842 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #49 | #71 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | case.edu | smu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Case Western | SMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,100 | $57,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,100 | $57,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,202 | $18,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,351 | $45,792 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,197 | $36,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 69% |
Admission |
Case Western | SMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,033 | 15,092 | ||
| Admitted | 11,193 | 9,240 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.7% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 1320/1480 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Case Western | SMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Case Western | SMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,700 | $73,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,066 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $222 |
Diversity |
Case Western | SMU | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Case Western | SMU | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Case Western | SMU | ||
| 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
- Case Western Reserve University is larger than than SMU based on total student enrollment (12,266 students vs. 11,842 students)
Case Western vs. SMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Case Western or SMU?
- Case Western Reserve University is 12% more expensive to attend than SMU for in-state tuition ($64,100.00 vs. $57,212.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at Case Western than Southern Methodist University ($64,100.00 vs. $57,212.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Case Western Reserve University than SMU ($41,351 vs. $45,792)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Case Western Reserve University are 0.2% lower than costs at Southern Methodist University ($18,202 vs. $18,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Case Western Reserve University than Southern Methodist University (86% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Case Western Reserve University students is 9.1% larger than aid received Southern Methodist University ($40,197 vs. $36,850)
Case Western vs. SMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Case Western or SMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMU or Case Western .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 68 points higher than at SMU (1330)
- Incoming Case Western students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at SMU (30)
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at SMU (3.68)
- SMU has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than Case Western (28.7%)
Case Western vs. SMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Case Western or SMU? 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 SMU and Case Western.
- The graduation rate at Case Western is higher than Southern Methodist University (78% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $11,700 more per year than SMU graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $73,000)
- Southern Methodist University students graduate with a $2,566 lower median federal student loan debt than Case Western graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,066)
- SMU 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 SMU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/