| Caltech vs. MIT |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#7 in National Universities #2 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #4 in National Universities #2 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$65,898 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$62,396 |
| expensive$65,706 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$62,396 |
| Less$52,266 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$55,629 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,560 SAT 35 ACT |
| Tighter2.57% | Acceptance Rate | Easier4.55% |
| Lower61.24% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable85.83% |
| 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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,430 | Total Enrollment | Larger11,886 |
| Smaller987 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger4,535 |
| Smaller1,443 | Graduate Student Population | Larger7,351 |
| - | Online Student Population | 46 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower94% | Graduate Rate | Higher96% |
| 3% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower97% | Retention Rate | Higher99% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,572) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,000) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,791) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,810) |
| Faculty | ||
| 3 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 3 to 1 |
| 365 | Number of faculty | 1,716 |
| Lower$215,315 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$221,399 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.