Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Washington University in St Louis's yield is 35 pts higher than Case Western Reserve's
Yield rate - 2
Washington University in St Louis is 3.0× more selective than Case Western Reserve
Acceptance rate - 3
Washington University in St Louis's SAT midpoint is 50 points higher than Case Western Reserve's
SAT midpoint
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Case Western ReserveVery selective
- Washington University in St LouisHighly 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 28–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Case Western ReserveTest-optional
- Washington University in St LouisRequired for some applicants
How they read a record
Case Western Reserve
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
Washington University in St Louis
, GPA, class rank, and tests are all very important. This college reports (average 4.19), which pile most students into the top band; the bands can't show how crowded unweighted GPAs are.
What they look at
| Factor | Case Western Reserve | Washington University in St Louis |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Very important |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Required | Very important |
| Essay | Required | Very important |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Important |
| Demonstration of competencies | 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 release;Washington University in St Louis Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2026 applicantsAbout 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