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Overview |
Case Western | Pitt | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,266 | 34,525 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #49 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | case.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Case Western | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,100 | $20,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,100 | $38,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,202 | $13,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,351 | $24,338 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,197 | $10,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 82% |
Admission |
Case Western | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,033 | 58,416 | ||
| Admitted | 11,193 | 29,034 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.7% | 49.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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 | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Case Western | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,700 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,066 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $278 |
Diversity |
Case Western | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Case Western | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Case Western | Pitt | ||
| 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
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Case Western based on total student enrollment (34,525 students vs. 12,266 students)
Case Western vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Case Western or Pitt?
- Case Western Reserve University is 218.1% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($64,100.00 vs. $20,154.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.4% higher at Case Western than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($64,100.00 vs. $38,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Case Western ($24,338 vs. $41,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 35.6% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($13,420 vs. $18,202)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Case Western Reserve University than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (86% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Case Western Reserve University students is 281% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($40,197 vs. $10,551)
Case Western vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Case Western or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Case Western .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 126 points higher than at Pitt (1272)
- Incoming Case Western students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Pitt (29)
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Pitt (3.79)
- Pitt has a higher acceptance rate (49.7%) than Case Western (28.7%)
Case Western vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Case Western or Pitt? 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 Pitt and Case Western.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Case Western Reserve University (79% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $26,700 more per year than Pitt graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $58,000)
- Case Western Reserve University students graduate with a $2,843 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($24,066 vs. $26,909)
- Case Western graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($248 vs. $278)
- More Case Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/