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Overview |
UD | Case Western | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,221 | 12,266 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | #49 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | case.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Case Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,040 | $64,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,680 | $64,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,838 | $18,202 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,716 | $41,351 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,996 | $40,197 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 86% |
Admission |
UD | Case Western | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,690 | 39,033 | ||
| Admitted | 24,541 | 11,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 28.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 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 15, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UD | Case Western | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Case Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $84,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $24,066 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $248 |
Diversity |
UD | Case Western | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UD | Case Western | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 69% | ||
Campus |
UD | 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
- University of Delaware is larger than than Case Western based on total student enrollment (24,221 students vs. 12,266 students)
UD vs. Case Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Case Western?
- Case Western Reserve University is 356.6% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($64,100.00 vs. $14,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.1% higher at Case Western than University of Delaware ($64,100.00 vs. $37,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Case Western ($17,716 vs. $41,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 22.7% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($14,838 vs. $18,202)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Delaware than Case Western Reserve University (87% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Case Western Reserve University students is 209.3% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($40,197 vs. $12,996)
UD vs. Case Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or Case Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Case Western or UD .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 200 points higher than at UD (1198)
- Incoming Case Western students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at UD (27)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Case Western (3.86)
- UD has a higher acceptance rate (65.1%) than Case Western (28.7%)
UD vs. Case Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is the same as at Case Western Reserve University (78% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $23,400 more per year than UD graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $61,300)
- Case Western Reserve University students graduate with a $137 lower median federal student loan debt than UD graduates. ($24,066 vs. $24,203)
- Case Western graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than UD graduates. ($248 vs. $250)
- More Case Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UD students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/