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Overview |
IU | Case Western | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IN | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 47,005 | 12,201 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #200 | #49 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iub.edu | case.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU | Case Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,012 | $61,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,685 | $61,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,228 | $17,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,234 | $38,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,336 | $35,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 87% |
Admission |
IU | Case Western | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,080 | 38,701 | ||
| Admitted | 41,272 | 10,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 27.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1400 | 1410/1540 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
IU | Case Western | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU | Case Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $84,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,066 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $248 |
Diversity |
IU | Case Western | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
IU | Case Western | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 67% | ||
Campus |
IU | Case Western | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Bloomington is larger than than Case Western based on total student enrollment (47,005 students vs. 12,201 students)
IU vs. Case Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU or Case Western?
- Case Western Reserve University is 509.7% more expensive to attend than IU for in-state tuition ($61,040.00 vs. $10,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62% higher at Case Western than Indiana University Bloomington ($61,040.00 vs. $37,685.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Bloomington than Case Western ($16,234 vs. $38,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Bloomington are 40.8% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($12,228 vs. $17,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Case Western Reserve University than Indiana University Bloomington (87% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Case Western Reserve University students is 243% larger than aid received Indiana University Bloomington ($35,452 vs. $10,336)
IU vs. Case Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU or Case Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Case Western or IU .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 199 points higher than at IU (1199)
- Incoming Case Western students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at IU (27)
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at IU (3.74)
- IU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Case Western (27.4%)
IU vs. Case Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU 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 IU.
- The graduation rate at Case Western is higher than Indiana University Bloomington (78% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $28,500 more per year than IU graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $56,200)
- Indiana University Bloomington students graduate with a $1,566 lower median federal student loan debt than Case Western graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,066)
- IU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Case Western graduates. ($232 vs. $248)
- More Case Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/