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Overview |
Case Western | SVU | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,266 | 967 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #49 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | case.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Case Western | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,100 | $19,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,100 | $19,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,202 | $9,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,351 | $25,440 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,197 | $7,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
Case Western | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,033 | 1,101 | ||
| Admitted | 11,193 | 1,097 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.7% | 99.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 943/1253 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Case Western | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Case Western | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,700 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,066 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $244 |
Diversity |
Case Western | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Case Western | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Case Western | SVU | ||
| 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 SVU based on total student enrollment (12,266 students vs. 967 students)
Case Western vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Case Western or SVU?
- Case Western Reserve University is 223.9% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($64,100.00 vs. $19,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 223.9% higher at Case Western than Southern Virginia University ($64,100.00 vs. $19,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Virginia University than Case Western ($25,440 vs. $41,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 94.1% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($9,376 vs. $18,202)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Virginia University than Case Western Reserve University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Case Western Reserve University students is 417% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($40,197 vs. $7,775)
Case Western vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Case Western or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Case Western .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 357 points higher than at SVU (1041)
- Incoming Case Western students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.6%) than Case Western (28.7%)
Case Western vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Case Western or SVU? 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 SVU and Case Western.
- The graduation rate at Case Western is higher than Southern Virginia University (78% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $44,100 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $412 lower median federal student loan debt than Case Western graduates. ($23,654 vs. $24,066)
- SVU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Case Western graduates. ($244 vs. $248)
- More Case Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/