Caltech vs. Northwestern |
#7 in National Universities #2 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #11 in National Universities #20 in World University Rankings #2 in Illinois 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 | 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$63,255 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$65,997 |
expensive$63,063 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$53,871 |
Less$47,135 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$53,533 |
Admission | ||
- | Test Scores | 1,530 SAT 34 ACT |
Tighter2.69% | Acceptance Rate | Easier7.21% |
Lower50.00% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable55.16% |
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 Legacy status |
Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller2,401 | Total Enrollment | Larger23,161 |
Smaller982 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger8,993 |
Smaller1,419 | Graduate Student Population | Larger14,168 |
- | Online Student Population | 1,123 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower94% | Graduate Rate | Higher96% |
3% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
98% | Retention Rate | 98% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,572) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,456) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,791) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,692) |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty3 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty6 to 1 |
393 | Number of faculties | 2,665 |
Higher$196,560 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$168,344 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.