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Overview |
UChicago | Case Western | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,339 | 12,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #7 | #49 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uchicago.edu | case.edu | ||
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Costs |
UChicago | Case Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,179 | $61,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,179 | $61,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,396 | $17,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,991 | $38,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,422 | $35,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 87% |
Admission |
UChicago | Case Western | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,522 | 38,701 | ||
| Admitted | 2,039 | 10,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.4% | 27.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 84.8% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 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 |
UChicago | Case Western | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UChicago | Case Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $98,500 | $84,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $24,066 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $248 |
Diversity |
UChicago | Case Western | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
UChicago | Case Western | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 67% | ||
Campus |
UChicago | Case Western | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Chicago is larger than than Case Western based on total student enrollment (18,339 students vs. 12,201 students)
UChicago vs. Case Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UChicago or Case Western?
- University of Chicago is 0.2% more expensive to attend than Case Western for in-state tuition ($61,179.00 vs. $61,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at UChicago than Case Western Reserve University ($61,179.00 vs. $61,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Chicago than Case Western ($36,991 vs. $38,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Case Western Reserve University are 6.8% lower than costs at University of Chicago ($17,220 vs. $18,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Case Western Reserve University than University of Chicago (87% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Chicago students is 36.6% larger than aid received Case Western Reserve University ($48,422 vs. $35,452)
UChicago vs. Case Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UChicago or Case Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Case Western or UChicago .
- The average SAT score at University of Chicago (1506) is 108 points higher than at Case Western (1398)
- Incoming UChicago students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Case Western (32)
- Accepted freshman UChicago students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Case Western (3.86)
- Case Western has a higher acceptance rate (27.4%) than UChicago (5.4%)
UChicago vs. Case Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UChicago 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 UChicago.
- The graduation rate at UChicago is higher than Case Western Reserve University (92% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from University of Chicago earn on average $13,800 more per year than Case Western graduates after ten years. ($98,500 vs. $84,700)
- University of Chicago students graduate with a $9,566 lower median federal student loan debt than Case Western graduates. ($14,500 vs. $24,066)
- UChicago graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Case Western graduates. ($149 vs. $248)
- More UChicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Case Western students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/