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Overview |
Wake Forest | Case Western | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,121 | 12,266 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | #49 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | case.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Case Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,608 | $64,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,608 | $64,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,848 | $18,202 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,790 | $41,351 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $55,090 | $40,197 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 86% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Case Western | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,479 | 39,033 | ||
| Admitted | 3,768 | 11,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.6% | 28.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.8% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | 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 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | Case Western | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Case Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $84,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,066 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $248 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Case Western | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Case Western | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | 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
- Case Western Reserve University is larger than than Wake Forest based on total student enrollment (12,266 students vs. 9,121 students)
Wake Forest vs. Case Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Case Western?
- Case Western Reserve University is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Wake Forest for in-state tuition ($64,100.00 vs. $63,608.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Case Western than Wake Forest University ($64,100.00 vs. $63,608.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than Case Western ($27,790 vs. $41,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wake Forest University are 2% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($17,848 vs. $18,202)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Case Western Reserve University than Wake Forest University (86% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 37.1% larger than aid received Case Western Reserve University ($55,090 vs. $40,197)
Wake Forest vs. Case Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Case Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Case Western or Wake Forest .
- Case Western has a higher acceptance rate (28.7%) than Wake Forest (21.6%)
Wake Forest vs. Case Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Case Western Reserve University (88% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Wake Forest graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $77,200)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $1,066 lower median federal student loan debt than Case Western graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,066)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Case Western graduates. ($237 vs. $248)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Case Western students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/