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Case Western Reserve University vs University of Cincinnati

Side-by-side comparison of admissions, costs, and outcomes

Cross-Admit Decision Data

Of 16 applicants admitted to both schools:

56%
44%
Median scholarship: $112,500 Median scholarship: $66,000

Based on 16 self-reported cross-admit decisions from the last 5 cycles

View all-time data (28 cross-admits)
54% chose Case Western 46% chose Cincinnati

28 total cross-admit decisions (all cycles)

Case Western is Top 75 · Cincinnati is Top 75 in the LSD rankings

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About this comparison

This page compares Case Western Reserve University and University of Cincinnati across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes using official ABA 509 disclosures.

In the U.S. News rankings, University of Cincinnati is ranked #71 compared to #107 — a gap of 36 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.

Both schools are located in Ohio — Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland and University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati — meaning graduates often compete in the same regional legal market.

On cost, University of Cincinnati has lower tuition at $24,010 per year compared to $64,600. Combined with employment rates of 89.0% (Case Western) and 88.5% (Cincinnati), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.

Among cross-admitted applicants, Case Western Reserve University offered a median scholarship of $112,500 compared to $66,000, a difference of $46,500 that may factor into enrollment decisions.

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Admissions Comparison

2025 ABA 509

How these schools compare on LSAT, GPA, selectivity, and class composition.

Metric Case Western Cincinnati
USN Rank #107 #71
LSD Rank Top 75 (0.007) Top 75 (0.007)
LSAT 25th 156 156
LSAT Median 162 159
LSAT 75th 164 161
GPA Median 3.76 3.80
Acceptance Rate 34.8% 32.7%
Class Size 180 139
Yield Rate 22.6% 30.5%

Financial Comparison

2025 ABA 509

Tuition, scholarships, and debt burden at each school.

Metric Case Western Cincinnati
Tuition (In-State) $64,600 $24,010
Tuition (Out-of-State) $64,600 $29,010
Median Grant $42,500 $19,000
% Receiving Grants 98.0% 100.0%
Avg. Debt at Graduation - -

Employment Outcomes

2024 ABA 509

Post-graduation employment placement, salaries, and bar passage.

Metric Case Western Cincinnati
BigLaw (501+) 12.9% 6.2%
Judicial Clerkships 3.2% 6.2%
Median Salary (Private) $100,000 $71,000
Employment Rate 89.0% 88.5%
Bar Pass Rate 81.9% 85.6%

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