Case Western Reserve University vs. Oklahoma: Cost, Bar Passage & Outcomes Compared

On the most recent ABA Standard 509 data, Oklahoma posts the higher first-time bar passage (88.77% vs 81.99%); Oklahoma is cheaper on sticker tuition ($18,379 vs $64,600); Oklahoma places more graduates in full-time JD jobs (94.9% vs 81.7%).

Side by side (ABA Standard 509)

MetricCase Western Reserve UniversityOklahomaBetter
Admissions
Median LSAT162162Tie
Median undergraduate GPA3.763.73Case Western Reserve University
Acceptance rate34.8%33.4%Oklahoma
Cost
Resident tuition$64,600$18,379Oklahoma
Non-resident tuition$64,600$33,357Oklahoma
Median grant$42,500$12,000Case Western Reserve University
Bar passage
First-time bar passage81.99%88.77%Oklahoma
Two-year ultimate bar passage88.89%95.73%Oklahoma
Bar passage vs. state average+1 pts+8.2 ptsOklahoma
Employment
Full-time, long-term JD employment81.7%94.9%Oklahoma
Large-firm (250+) employment20.5%7.6%Case Western Reserve University
Federal clerkships2.8%2.5%Case Western Reserve University

15-year trajectory

First-time bar passage: 89.88% in 2011 to 81.99% in 202570%80%90%100%111315182022242581.99%
First-time bar passage · 2011–2025
Case Western Reserve University — First-time bar passage
First-time bar passage: 96.3% in 2011 to 88.77% in 202580%85%90%95%100%111315182022242588.77%
First-time bar passage · 2011–2025
Oklahoma — First-time bar passage
Resident tuition: $42,564 in 2011 to $64,600 in 2025$40,000$50,000$60,000$70,0001113151719212325$64,600
Resident tuition · 2011–2025
Case Western Reserve University — Resident tuition
Resident tuition: $19,051 in 2011 to $18,379 in 2025$14,000$16,000$18,000$20,000$22,0001113151719212325$18,379
Resident tuition · 2011–2025
Oklahoma — Resident tuition

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FAQ

Which is cheaper, Case Western Reserve University or Oklahoma?

Oklahoma is cheaper on sticker: resident tuition of $18,379 versus Case Western Reserve University's $64,600.

Which has better bar passage, Case Western Reserve University or Oklahoma?

Oklahoma has the higher first-time bar passage, 88.77% against Case Western Reserve University's 81.99%.

Which has better job outcomes, Case Western Reserve University or Oklahoma?

Oklahoma places more graduates in full-time, long-term JD jobs (94.9% vs 81.7%).

Case Western Reserve University vs Oklahoma: which is better?

It depends on what you weigh — the table above shows where each wins. Across the four headline measures (selectivity, sticker cost, first-time bar passage, and JD employment), Oklahoma leads on more of them, but read the row that matters most to you rather than the count.

Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle. Last updated June 26, 2026.

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