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Overview |
U of R | Case Western | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,197 | 12,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #53 | #49 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rochester.edu | case.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of R | Case Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,550 | $61,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,550 | $61,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,232 | $17,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,775 | $38,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,715 | $35,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 87% |
Admission |
U of R | Case Western | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,966 | 38,701 | ||
| Admitted | 7,768 | 10,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.9% | 27.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1540 | 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 5, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
U of R | Case Western | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of R | Case Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,000 | $84,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $24,066 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $248 |
Diversity |
U of R | Case Western | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
U of R | Case Western | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 67% | ||
Campus |
U of R | 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
- Case Western Reserve University is larger than than U of R based on total student enrollment (12,201 students vs. 12,197 students)
U of R vs. Case Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of R or Case Western?
- Case Western Reserve University is 0.8% more expensive to attend than U of R for in-state tuition ($61,040.00 vs. $60,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Case Western than University of Rochester ($61,040.00 vs. $60,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Case Western Reserve University than U of R ($38,279 vs. $39,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Case Western Reserve University are 5.9% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($17,220 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Case Western Reserve University than University of Rochester (87% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 12% larger than aid received Case Western Reserve University ($39,715 vs. $35,452)
U of R vs. Case Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of R or Case Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Case Western or U of R .
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at U of R (3.75)
- U of R has a higher acceptance rate (38.9%) than Case Western (27.4%)
U of R vs. Case Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of R 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 U of R.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than Case Western Reserve University (83% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $13,700 more per year than U of R graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $71,000)
- Case Western Reserve University students graduate with a $434 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($24,066 vs. $24,500)
- Case Western graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($248 vs. $253)
- More Case Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/