| Caltech vs. CalArts |
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|---|---|---|
#7 in National Universities #2 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #17 in Arts, Design, Music Schools |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$65,898 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$58,996 |
| expensive$65,706 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$58,996 |
| More$52,266 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$15,861 |
| Admission | ||
| Tighter2.57% | Acceptance Rate | Easier32.34% |
| Favorable61.24% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower27.93% |
| 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 | 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 Personal statement or essay |
| Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger2,430 | Total Enrollment | Smaller1,277 |
| Larger987 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller868 |
| Larger1,443 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller409 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher94% | Graduate Rate | Lower67% |
| Lower3% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher17% |
| Higher97% | Retention Rate | Lower82% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,572) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 450) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,791) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,013) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty3 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty7 to 1 |
| 365 | Number of faculty | 317 |
| Higher$215,315 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$90,855 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.