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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason U of R Maryland Carnegie Mellon William & Mary| Case Western Reserve University | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Case Western | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,266 | 38,294 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #49 | #145 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | case.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Case Western | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,100 | $12,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,100 | $33,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,202 | $14,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,351 | $22,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,197 | $8,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 55% |
Admission |
Case Western | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,033 | 47,208 | ||
| Admitted | 11,193 | 26,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.7% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 1240/1420 | ||
| 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 | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Case Western | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,700 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,066 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $247 |
Diversity |
Case Western | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Case Western | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Case Western | Virginia Tech | ||
| 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
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Case Western based on total student enrollment (38,294 students vs. 12,266 students)
Case Western vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Case Western or Virginia Tech?
- Case Western Reserve University is 404.8% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($64,100.00 vs. $12,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.4% higher at Case Western than Virginia Tech ($64,100.00 vs. $33,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than Case Western ($22,205 vs. $41,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 22.3% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($14,888 vs. $18,202)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Case Western Reserve University than Virginia Tech (86% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Case Western Reserve University students is 370.6% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($40,197 vs. $8,542)
Case Western vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Case Western or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Case Western .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 188 points higher than at Virginia Tech (1210)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Case Western (3.86)
- Virginia Tech has a higher acceptance rate (57%) than Case Western (28.7%)
Case Western vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Case Western or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and Case Western.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Case Western Reserve University (82% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $19,700 more per year than Virginia Tech graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $65,000)
- Virginia Tech students graduate with a $100 lower median federal student loan debt than Case Western graduates. ($23,966 vs. $24,066)
- Virginia Tech graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Case Western graduates. ($247 vs. $248)
- More Case Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Tech students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/