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Overview |
WUSTL | Case Western | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,012 | 12,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #20 | #49 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wustl.edu | case.edu | ||
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Costs |
WUSTL | Case Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,420 | $61,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,420 | $61,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,470 | $17,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,432 | $38,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $58,188 | $35,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 87% |
Admission |
WUSTL | Case Western | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,014 | 38,701 | ||
| Admitted | 3,764 | 10,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.8% | 27.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.2% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1570 | 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 4, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
WUSTL | Case Western | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WUSTL | Case Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,800 | $84,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,900 | $24,066 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $248 |
Diversity |
WUSTL | Case Western | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
WUSTL | Case Western | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 67% | ||
Campus |
WUSTL | Case Western | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington University in St Louis is larger than than Case Western based on total student enrollment (17,012 students vs. 12,201 students)
WUSTL vs. Case Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WUSTL or Case Western?
- Case Western Reserve University is 2.7% more expensive to attend than WUSTL for in-state tuition ($61,040.00 vs. $59,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Case Western than Washington University in St Louis ($61,040.00 vs. $59,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington University in St Louis than Case Western ($23,432 vs. $38,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Case Western Reserve University are 7.3% lower than costs at Washington University in St Louis ($17,220 vs. $18,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Case Western Reserve University than Washington University in St Louis (87% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington University in St Louis students is 64.1% larger than aid received Case Western Reserve University ($58,188 vs. $35,452)
WUSTL vs. Case Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WUSTL or Case Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Case Western or WUSTL .
- The average SAT score at Washington University in St Louis (1469) is 71 points higher than at Case Western (1398)
- Incoming WUSTL students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Case Western (32)
- Accepted freshman WUSTL students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Case Western (3.86)
- Case Western has a higher acceptance rate (27.4%) than WUSTL (11.8%)
WUSTL vs. Case Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WUSTL 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 WUSTL .
- The graduation rate at WUSTL is higher than Case Western Reserve University (93% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $1,900 more per year than WUSTL graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $82,800)
- Washington University in St Louis students graduate with a $4,166 lower median federal student loan debt than Case Western graduates. ($19,900 vs. $24,066)
- WUSTL graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Case Western graduates. ($205 vs. $248)
- More WUSTL 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/