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Overview |
Case Western | UC | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,266 | 43,338 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #49 | #431 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | case.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Case Western | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,100 | $11,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,100 | $28,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,202 | $13,048 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,351 | $21,511 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,197 | $8,195 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 68% |
Admission |
Case Western | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,033 | 33,165 | ||
| Admitted | 11,193 | 29,077 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.7% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 1150/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Case Western | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Case Western | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,700 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,066 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $237 |
Diversity |
Case Western | UC | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Case Western | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Case Western | UC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Case Western based on total student enrollment (43,338 students vs. 12,266 students)
Case Western vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Case Western or UC?
- Case Western Reserve University is 439% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($64,100.00 vs. $11,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.8% higher at Case Western than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($64,100.00 vs. $28,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Case Western ($21,511 vs. $41,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus are 39.5% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($13,048 vs. $18,202)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Case Western Reserve University than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (86% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Case Western Reserve University students is 390.5% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($40,197 vs. $8,195)
Case Western vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Case Western or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or Case Western .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 233 points higher than at UC (1165)
- Incoming Case Western students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at UC (26)
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at UC (3.69)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Case Western (28.7%)
Case Western vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Case Western or UC? 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 UC and Case Western.
- The graduation rate at Case Western is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (78% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $39,100 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $45,600)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $1,066 lower median federal student loan debt than Case Western graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,066)
- UC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Case Western graduates. ($237 vs. $248)
- More Case Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/