| Azusa Pacific vs. Caltech |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#302 in National Universities #71 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #7 in National Universities #2 in California Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$44,458 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$65,898 |
| cheaper$17,015 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$65,706 |
| Less$23,554 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$52,266 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,105 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier88.43% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter2.57% |
| Lower13.69% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable61.24% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger6,272 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,430 |
| Larger2,759 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller987 |
| Larger3,513 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,443 |
| 979 | Online Student Population | - |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower62% | Graduate Rate | Higher94% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 3% |
| Lower84% | Retention Rate | Higher97% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,467) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,572) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,200) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,791) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty3 to 1 |
| 908 | Number of faculty | 365 |
| Lower$93,797 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$215,315 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.