| Caltech vs. PLNU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#7 in National Universities #2 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #23 in Federal Region IX Universities #48 in California Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$65,898 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$46,250 |
| expensive$65,706 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$11,880 |
| More$52,266 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$18,725 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,260 SAT 28 ACT |
| Tighter2.57% | Acceptance Rate | Easier83.68% |
| Favorable61.24% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower21.41% |
| 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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,430 | Total Enrollment | Larger4,757 |
| Smaller987 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger3,246 |
| Smaller1,443 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,511 |
| - | Online Student Population | 1,243 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher94% | Graduate Rate | Lower77% |
| Lower3% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher18% |
| Higher97% | Retention Rate | Lower86% |
| 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: 1,765) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,791) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty3 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 365 | Number of faculty | 496 |
| Higher$215,315 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$106,972 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.