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Overview |
UIC | Case Western | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,747 | 12,201 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | #49 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | case.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | Case Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,970 | $61,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,578 | $61,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $17,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,384 | $38,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,813 | $35,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 87% |
Admission |
UIC | Case Western | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,562 | 38,701 | ||
| Admitted | 18,541 | 10,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 27.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UIC | Case Western | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | Case Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $84,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $24,066 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $248 |
Diversity |
UIC | Case Western | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UIC | Case Western | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 67% | ||
Campus |
UIC | Case Western | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than Case Western based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 12,201 students)
UIC vs. Case Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or Case Western?
- Case Western Reserve University is 456.4% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($61,040.00 vs. $10,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.6% higher at Case Western than University of Illinois at Chicago ($61,040.00 vs. $25,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than Case Western ($10,384 vs. $38,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Chicago are 19.6% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($14,400 vs. $17,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Case Western Reserve University than University of Illinois at Chicago (87% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Case Western Reserve University students is 156.7% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Chicago ($35,452 vs. $13,813)
UIC vs. Case Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or Case Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Case Western or UIC .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 306 points higher than at UIC (1092)
- Incoming Case Western students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at UIC (24)
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at UIC (3.41)
- UIC has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Case Western (27.4%)
UIC vs. Case Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC 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 UIC.
- The graduation rate at Case Western is higher than University of Illinois at Chicago (78% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $22,800 more per year than UIC graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $61,900)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $5,316 lower median federal student loan debt than Case Western graduates. ($18,750 vs. $24,066)
- UIC graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Case Western graduates. ($193 vs. $248)
- More Case Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/