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Overview |
Case Western | Wright State | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,266 | 9,884 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #49 | #795 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | case.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
Case Western | Wright State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,100 | $11,138 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,100 | $20,556 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,202 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,351 | $15,400 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,197 | $7,890 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 90% |
Admission |
Case Western | Wright State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,033 | 8,894 | ||
| Admitted | 11,193 | 8,463 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.7% | 95.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 17.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 913/1230 | ||
| 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 | Aug 23, 2026 |
Academics |
Case Western | Wright State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Case Western | Wright State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,700 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,066 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $258 |
Diversity |
Case Western | Wright State | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Case Western | Wright State | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Case Western | Wright State | ||
| 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
- Case Western Reserve University is larger than than Wright State based on total student enrollment (12,266 students vs. 9,884 students)
Case Western vs. Wright State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Case Western or Wright State?
- Case Western Reserve University is 475.5% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($64,100.00 vs. $11,138.00)
- Out of state tuition is 211.8% higher at Case Western than Wright State University Main Campus ($64,100.00 vs. $20,556.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Main Campus than Case Western ($15,400 vs. $41,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 67% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($10,900 vs. $18,202)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wright State University Main Campus than Case Western Reserve University (90% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Case Western Reserve University students is 409.5% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($40,197 vs. $7,890)
Case Western vs. Wright State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Case Western or Wright State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State or Case Western .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 364 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming Case Western students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Case Western (28.7%)
Case Western vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Case Western or Wright State? 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 Wright State and Case Western.
- The graduation rate at Case Western is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (78% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $41,300 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $43,400)
- Case Western Reserve University students graduate with a $934 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($24,066 vs. $25,000)
- Case Western graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More Case Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/