| Caltech vs. PZ |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#7 in National Universities #2 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #13 in California Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$65,898 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$65,192 |
| $65,706 | Graduate Tuition | - |
| More$52,266 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$44,940 |
| Admission | ||
| Tighter2.57% | Acceptance Rate | Easier25.16% |
| Favorable61.24% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower35.84% |
| 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 Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger2,430 | Total Enrollment | Smaller1,242 |
| Smaller987 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger1,242 |
| 1,443 | Graduate Student Population | - |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher94% | Graduate Rate | Lower83% |
| Lower3% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher8% |
| Higher97% | Retention Rate | Lower94% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,572) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 994) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,791) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $8,968) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty3 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 365 | Number of faculty | 138 |
| Higher$215,315 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$112,527 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.