Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Tennessee Louisville U of R Carnegie Mellon IU UC Oberlin Emory Auburn Alabama Lehigh WUSTL| University of Kentucky | Case Western Reserve University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Kentucky | Case Western | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 12,201 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #49 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | case.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Kentucky | Case Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $61,040 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $61,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $17,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $38,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $35,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 87% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Case Western | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 38,701 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 10,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 27.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Case Western | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Kentucky | Case Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $84,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $24,066 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $248 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Case Western | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Kentucky | Case Western | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 61% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | Case Western | ||
| 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
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Case Western based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 12,201 students)
Kentucky vs. Case Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Case Western?
- Case Western Reserve University is 431% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($61,040.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.5% higher at Case Western than University of Kentucky ($61,040.00 vs. $30,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Case Western ($18,693 vs. $38,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kentucky are 17.3% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($14,676 vs. $17,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kentucky than Case Western Reserve University (94% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Case Western Reserve University students is 151.2% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($35,452 vs. $14,114)
Kentucky vs. Case Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or Case Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Case Western or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 255 points higher than at Kentucky (1143)
- Incoming Case Western students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Kentucky (25)
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Case Western (27.4%)
Kentucky vs. Case Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Case Western is higher than University of Kentucky (78% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $33,700 more per year than Kentucky graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $51,000)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $1,316 lower median federal student loan debt than Case Western graduates. ($22,750 vs. $24,066)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Case Western graduates. ($235 vs. $248)
- More Case Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/