Caltech vs. MIT |
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#7 in National Universities #3 in World University Rankings #2 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #4 in National Universities #5 in World University Rankings #2 in Massachusetts Colleges |
Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years Research University (very high research activity) |
Offered Degrees | ||
Bachelor's, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate (Research) |
Tuition & Fees | ||
expensive$54,600 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$53,790 |
cheaper$54,537 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$57,059 |
Less$39,500 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$44,820 |
Admission | ||
Higher1,545 SAT 36 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,540 SAT 35 ACT |
Tighter6% | Acceptance Rate | Easier7% |
Lower44% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable77% |
High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores TOEFL | Application Requirements (Required or Recommended to submit) | High School GPA High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores TOEFL |
Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller2,233 | Total Enrollment | Larger11,574 |
Smaller948 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger4,602 |
Smaller1,285 | Graduate Student Population | Larger6,972 |
- | Online Student Population | 39 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower94% | Graduate Rate | Higher95% |
4% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
Lower98% | Retention Rate | Higher99% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,554) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,975) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,630) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,620) |
Faculties | ||
3 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 3 to 1 |
378 | Number of faculties | 1,684 |
Higher$179,530 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$172,284 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.