- Both Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) and American University are private.
- CWRU is located in Cleveland, OH and American University is located in Washington, DC.
- CWRU has more expensive tuition of $64,671 than American University ($56,543).
- American University has tighter acceptance rate of 29.40% than CWRU (33.12%).
- CWRU has higher SAT scores of 1,490 than American University (1,370).
- American University is larger with 13,885 students than CWRU (12,201 students).
Case Western Reserve University View More Rivals | American University View More Rivals | |
| #34 in National Universities #1 in Ohio | Rankings | #57 in National Universities #3 in District of Columbia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Cleveland, OH | Location | Washington, DC |
CWRU| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $64,671 | Undergraduate | $56,543 |
| $52,402 | Graduate | $33,239 |
| $34,232 | Financial Aid | $30,338 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $63 graduate |
| 33.12% | Acceptance Rate | 29.40% |
| 15.57% | Yield | 32.47% |
| 1,490 SAT, 33 ACT | Test Scores | 1,370 SAT, 31 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 12,201 | Total Students | 13,885 |
| 6,017 | Undergraduate | 7,917 |
| 6,184 | Graduate | 5,968 |
| 569 | Online Enrollment | 1,516 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 85% | Graduation Rate | 79% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 93% | Retention Rate | 86% |
| $89,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $67,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,494) $9,870 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,214) $10,400 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 1,206 Full-time 256 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 827 Full-time 704 Part-time |
| 4,196 Full-time 379 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,653 Full-time 907 Part-time |
| $109,064 for Faculties $65,808 Part-time | Average Salary | $111,486 for Faculties $84,742 Part-time |