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Overview |
Case Western | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,201 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #49 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | case.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Case Western | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,040 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,040 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,220 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,279 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,452 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 98% |
Admission |
Case Western | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,701 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 10,607 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.4% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1540 | 1360/1530 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Case Western | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Case Western | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,700 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,066 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $274 |
Diversity |
Case Western | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Case Western | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Case Western | Oberlin | ||
| 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 Oberlin based on total student enrollment (12,201 students vs. 2,992 students)
Case Western vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Case Western or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 0.1% more expensive to attend than Case Western for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $61,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at Oberlin than Case Western Reserve University ($61,106.00 vs. $61,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Case Western Reserve University than Oberlin ($38,279 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Case Western Reserve University are 6.8% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($17,220 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Case Western Reserve University (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Case Western Reserve University students is 1.2% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($35,452 vs. $35,040)
Case Western vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Case Western or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or Case Western .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 41 points higher than at Oberlin (1357)
- Incoming Case Western students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Oberlin (31)
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Oberlin has a higher acceptance rate (34.9%) than Case Western (27.4%)
Case Western vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Case Western or Oberlin? 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 Oberlin and Case Western.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Case Western Reserve University (88% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $40,800 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $43,900)
- Case Western Reserve University students graduate with a $2,513 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($24,066 vs. $26,579)
- Case Western graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($248 vs. $274)
- More Case Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oberlin students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/