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Overview |
DePaul | Case Western | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,348 | 12,266 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #49 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | case.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Case Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,665 | $64,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,665 | $64,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,468 | $18,202 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,129 | $41,351 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,782 | $40,197 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 86% |
Admission |
DePaul | Case Western | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,176 | 39,033 | ||
| Admitted | 23,660 | 11,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.5% | 28.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 1430/1540 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
DePaul | Case Western | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Case Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $84,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $24,066 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $248 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Case Western | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
DePaul | Case Western | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 69% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Case Western | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than Case Western based on total student enrollment (21,348 students vs. 12,266 students)
DePaul vs. Case Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Case Western?
- Case Western Reserve University is 46.8% more expensive to attend than DePaul for in-state tuition ($64,100.00 vs. $43,665.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.8% higher at Case Western than DePaul University ($64,100.00 vs. $43,665.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DePaul University than Case Western ($32,129 vs. $41,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Case Western Reserve University are 1.5% lower than costs at DePaul University ($18,202 vs. $18,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University than Case Western Reserve University (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Case Western Reserve University students is 44.7% larger than aid received DePaul University ($40,197 vs. $27,782)
DePaul vs. Case Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Case Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Case Western or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at DePaul (3.8)
- DePaul has a higher acceptance rate (73.5%) than Case Western (28.7%)
DePaul vs. Case Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Case Western? 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 Case Western and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at Case Western is higher than DePaul University (78% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $27,800 more per year than DePaul graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $56,900)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $734 lower median federal student loan debt than Case Western graduates. ($23,332 vs. $24,066)
- DePaul graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Case Western graduates. ($241 vs. $248)
- More Case Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/