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Overview |
Michigan | Case Western | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 51,225 | 12,201 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | #49 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | case.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan | Case Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,404 | $61,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,002 | $61,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,171 | $17,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,318 | $38,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,121 | $35,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 87% |
Admission |
Michigan | Case Western | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 84,289 | 38,701 | ||
| Admitted | 14,914 | 10,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.7% | 27.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.3% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1530 | 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 |
Michigan | Case Western | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan | Case Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,400 | $84,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,103 | $24,066 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $248 |
Diversity |
Michigan | Case Western | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Michigan | Case Western | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Michigan | Case Western | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan is larger than than Case Western based on total student enrollment (51,225 students vs. 12,201 students)
Michigan vs. Case Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan or Case Western?
- Case Western Reserve University is 272.1% more expensive to attend than Michigan for in-state tuition ($61,040.00 vs. $16,404.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at Case Western than University of Michigan ($61,040.00 vs. $55,002.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan than Case Western ($19,318 vs. $38,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan are 30.7% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($13,171 vs. $17,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Case Western Reserve University than University of Michigan (87% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Case Western Reserve University students is 134.5% larger than aid received University of Michigan ($35,452 vs. $15,121)
Michigan vs. Case Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan or Case Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Case Western or Michigan .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 14 points higher than at Michigan (1384)
- Incoming Case Western students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Michigan (31)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Case Western (3.86)
- Case Western has a higher acceptance rate (27.4%) than Michigan (17.7%)
Michigan vs. Case Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan 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 Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than Case Western Reserve University (90% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $10,300 more per year than Michigan graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $74,400)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $3,963 lower median federal student loan debt than Case Western graduates. ($20,103 vs. $24,066)
- Michigan graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Case Western graduates. ($207 vs. $248)
- More Case Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/