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Overview |
Case Western | UVA | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Charlottesville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,266 | 25,924 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #49 | #63 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | case.edu | virginia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Case Western | UVA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,100 | $17,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,100 | $53,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,202 | $13,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,351 | $17,831 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,197 | $29,675 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 28% |
Admission |
Case Western | UVA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,033 | 56,528 | ||
| Admitted | 11,193 | 9,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.7% | 16.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 41.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 1410/1530 | ||
| 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 | UVA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Case Western | UVA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,700 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,066 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $201 |
Diversity |
Case Western | UVA | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Case Western | UVA | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Case Western | UVA | ||
| 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
- University of Virginia Main Campus is larger than than Case Western based on total student enrollment (25,924 students vs. 12,266 students)
Case Western vs. UVA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Case Western or UVA?
- Case Western Reserve University is 266.5% more expensive to attend than UVA for in-state tuition ($64,100.00 vs. $17,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.1% higher at Case Western than University of Virginia Main Campus ($64,100.00 vs. $53,836.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Virginia Main Campus than Case Western ($17,831 vs. $41,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Virginia Main Campus are 30.6% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($13,940 vs. $18,202)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Case Western Reserve University than University of Virginia Main Campus (86% vs. 28%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Case Western Reserve University students is 35.5% larger than aid received University of Virginia Main Campus ($40,197 vs. $29,675)
Case Western vs. UVA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Case Western or UVA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVA or Case Western .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 34 points higher than at UVA (1364)
- Incoming Case Western students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at UVA (31)
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at UVA (3.85)
- Case Western has a higher acceptance rate (28.7%) than UVA (16.9%)
Case Western vs. UVA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Case Western or UVA? 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 UVA and Case Western.
- The graduation rate at UVA is higher than Case Western Reserve University (94% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $7,500 more per year than UVA graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $77,200)
- University of Virginia Main Campus students graduate with a $4,566 lower median federal student loan debt than Case Western graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,066)
- UVA graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Case Western graduates. ($201 vs. $248)
- More UVA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Case Western students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/