Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Brandeis's yield is 5 pts higher than Case Western Reserve's
Yield rate - 2
Case Western Reserve's SAT midpoint is 30 points higher than Brandeis's
SAT midpoint - 3
Case Western Reserve admits 37% vs. 41% at Brandeis
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- BrandeisVery selective
- Case Western ReserveVery selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1300–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 27–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- BrandeisTest-optional
- Case Western ReserveTest-optional
How they read a record
Brandeis
The high school record and a college-prep program are required; GPA and class rank are considered.
Case Western Reserve
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Brandeis | Case Western Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Considered | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why