Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
RPI U of R Carnegie Mellon Clarkson UB Binghamton University Oberlin Emory Lehigh WUSTL Stevens Rose-Hulman| Rochester Institute of Technology | Case Western Reserve University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
RIT | Case Western | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,615 | 12,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #172 | #49 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rit.edu | case.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
RIT | Case Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,720 | $61,040 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,720 | $61,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,978 | $17,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,600 | $38,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,122 | $35,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 87% |
Admission |
RIT | Case Western | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,976 | 38,701 | ||
| Admitted | 16,105 | 10,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.2% | 27.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1450 | 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 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
RIT | Case Western | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
RIT | Case Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,900 | $84,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $24,066 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $248 |
Diversity |
RIT | Case Western | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 65% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
RIT | Case Western | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 47% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 67% | ||
Campus |
RIT | Case Western | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rochester Institute of Technology is larger than than Case Western based on total student enrollment (16,615 students vs. 12,201 students)
RIT vs. Case Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIT or Case Western?
- Case Western Reserve University is 13.6% more expensive to attend than RIT for in-state tuition ($61,040.00 vs. $53,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at Case Western than Rochester Institute of Technology ($61,040.00 vs. $53,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Case Western Reserve University than RIT ($38,279 vs. $39,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester Institute of Technology are 15% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($14,978 vs. $17,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester Institute of Technology than Case Western Reserve University (97% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Case Western Reserve University students is 21.7% larger than aid received Rochester Institute of Technology ($35,452 vs. $29,122)
RIT vs. Case Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RIT or Case Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Case Western or RIT .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 147 points higher than at RIT (1251)
- Incoming Case Western students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at RIT (29)
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at RIT (3.7)
- RIT has a higher acceptance rate (67.2%) than Case Western (27.4%)
RIT vs. Case Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIT 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 RIT .
- The graduation rate at Case Western is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (78% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $19,800 more per year than RIT graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $64,900)
- Case Western Reserve University students graduate with a $3,934 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($24,066 vs. $28,000)
- Case Western graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($248 vs. $289)
- More Case Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIT students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/