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Overview |
Case Western | U of R | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,266 | 12,160 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #49 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | case.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Case Western | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,100 | $63,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,100 | $63,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,202 | $18,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,351 | $40,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,197 | $41,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 74% |
Admission |
Case Western | U of R | ||
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| Applied | 39,033 | 21,680 | ||
| Admitted | 11,193 | 7,773 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.7% | 35.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 1400/1540 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 | Jan 5, 2026 |
Academics |
Case Western | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Case Western | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,700 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,066 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $253 |
Diversity |
Case Western | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Case Western | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Case Western | U of R | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 U of R based on total student enrollment (12,266 students vs. 12,160 students)
Case Western vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Case Western or U of R?
- Case Western Reserve University is 1.5% more expensive to attend than U of R for in-state tuition ($64,100.00 vs. $63,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at Case Western than University of Rochester ($64,100.00 vs. $63,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Rochester than Case Western ($40,900 vs. $41,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Case Western Reserve University are 4% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($18,202 vs. $18,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Case Western Reserve University than University of Rochester (86% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 3.7% larger than aid received Case Western Reserve University ($41,700 vs. $40,197)
Case Western vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Case Western or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or Case Western .
- 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 (35.9%) than Case Western (28.7%)
Case Western vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Case Western or U of R? 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 U of R and Case Western.
- 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/