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Overview |
Case Western | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,201 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #49 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | case.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Case Western | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,040 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,040 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,220 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,279 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,452 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 61% |
Admission |
Case Western | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,701 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 10,607 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.4% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1540 | 1410/1533 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Case Western | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Case Western | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,700 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,066 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $222 |
Diversity |
Case Western | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Case Western | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Case Western | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (12,201 students vs. 2,243 students)
Case Western vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Case Western or Washington and Lee?
- Case Western Reserve University is 0.7% more expensive to attend than Washington and Lee for in-state tuition ($61,040.00 vs. $60,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Case Western than Washington and Lee University ($61,040.00 vs. $60,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Case Western ($24,733 vs. $38,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington and Lee University are 1.8% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($16,920 vs. $17,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Case Western Reserve University than Washington and Lee University (87% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 56.7% larger than aid received Case Western Reserve University ($55,567 vs. $35,452)
Case Western vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Case Western or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or Case Western .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 3 points higher than at Washington and Lee (1395)
- Incoming Case Western students have at the same average ACT score (32) as students at Washington and Lee (32)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Case Western (3.86)
- Case Western has a higher acceptance rate (27.4%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
Case Western vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Case Western or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and Case Western.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Case Western Reserve University (91% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Case Western graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $84,700)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $2,566 lower median federal student loan debt than Case Western graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,066)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Case Western graduates. ($222 vs. $248)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Case Western students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/