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California Institute of TechnologyPasadena, CA
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Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL
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Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Offered Degree1-2 Years Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$63,255Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$65,997
expensive$63,063Graduate Tuitioncheaper$53,871
Less$47,135Average Financial Aid AmountMore$53,533
Admission
-Test Scores1,530 SAT
34 ACT
Tighter2.69%Acceptance RateEasier7.21%
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 TrainingAccepted CreditsAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Enrollment
Smaller2,401Total EnrollmentLarger23,161
Smaller982Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger8,993
Smaller1,419Graduate Student PopulationLarger14,168
-Online Student Population1,123
Completion & Outcomes
Lower94%Graduate RateHigher96%
3%Transfer-out Rate-
98%Retention Rate98%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Special learning OpportunityROTC
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 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty6 to 1
393Number of faculties2,665
Higher$196,560Average Faculty SalaryLower$168,344
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.