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Overview |
Case Western | MSOE | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,201 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #49 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | case.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Case Western | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,040 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,040 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,220 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,279 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,452 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Case Western | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,701 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 10,607 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.4% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1540 | 1160/1405 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Case Western | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Case Western | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,700 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,066 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Case Western | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Case Western | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Case Western | MSOE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Case Western Reserve University is larger than than MSOE based on total student enrollment (12,201 students vs. 2,729 students)
Case Western vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Case Western or MSOE?
- Case Western Reserve University is 36.9% more expensive to attend than MSOE for in-state tuition ($61,040.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.9% higher at Case Western than Milwaukee School of Engineering ($61,040.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Case Western ($25,661 vs. $38,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee School of Engineering are 37.8% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($12,494 vs. $17,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Case Western Reserve University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Case Western Reserve University students is 11.3% larger than aid received Milwaukee School of Engineering ($35,452 vs. $31,850)
Case Western vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Case Western or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Case Western .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 150 points higher than at MSOE (1248)
- Incoming Case Western students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at MSOE (28)
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at MSOE (3.65)
- MSOE has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Case Western (27.4%)
Case Western vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Case Western or MSOE? 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 MSOE and Case Western.
- The graduation rate at Case Western is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (78% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $15,800 more per year than MSOE graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $68,900)
- Case Western Reserve University students graduate with a $2,934 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($24,066 vs. $27,000)
- Case Western graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than MSOE graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Case Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSOE students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/