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Overview |
Tufts | Case Western | ||
| Location | Medford, MA | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,274 | 12,266 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #49 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tufts.edu | case.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tufts | Case Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,358 | $64,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,358 | $64,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,660 | $18,202 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,333 | $41,351 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,267 | $40,197 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 86% |
Admission |
Tufts | Case Western | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,003 | 39,033 | ||
| Admitted | 3,444 | 11,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.1% | 28.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.5% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1550 | 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 | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Tufts | Case Western | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tufts | Case Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $83,100 | $84,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,000 | $24,066 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $248 |
Diversity |
Tufts | Case Western | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Tufts | Case Western | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Tufts | Case Western | ||
| 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
- Tufts University is larger than than Case Western based on total student enrollment (13,274 students vs. 12,266 students)
Tufts vs. Case Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tufts or Case Western?
- Tufts University is 3.5% more expensive to attend than Case Western for in-state tuition ($66,358.00 vs. $64,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Tufts than Case Western Reserve University ($66,358.00 vs. $64,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tufts University than Case Western ($33,333 vs. $41,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tufts University are 3.1% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($17,660 vs. $18,202)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Case Western Reserve University than Tufts University (86% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tufts University students is 27.5% larger than aid received Case Western Reserve University ($51,267 vs. $40,197)
Tufts vs. Case Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tufts or Case Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Case Western or Tufts .
- The average SAT score at Tufts University (1424) is 26 points higher than at Case Western (1398)
- Incoming Tufts students have at the same average ACT score (32) as students at Case Western (32)
- Accepted freshman Tufts students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Case Western (3.86)
- Case Western has a higher acceptance rate (28.7%) than Tufts (10.1%)
Tufts vs. Case Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tufts 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 Tufts.
- The graduation rate at Tufts is higher than Case Western Reserve University (90% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Tufts graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $83,100)
- Tufts University students graduate with a $6,066 lower median federal student loan debt than Case Western graduates. ($18,000 vs. $24,066)
- Tufts graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Case Western graduates. ($186 vs. $248)
- More Tufts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Case Western students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/