| Caltech vs. Stanford |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#7 in National Universities #2 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #1 in National Universities #1 in California 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, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2023 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$60,864 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$58,416 |
| expensive$60,657 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$55,011 |
| Less$43,064 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$50,762 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,520 SAT 35 ACT |
| Tighter3.92% | Acceptance Rate | Easier3.95% |
| Lower52.94% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable80.23% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores TOEFL | Application Requirements (Required or Recommended to submit) | High School GPA High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores TOEFL |
| Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits | |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,397 | Total Enrollment | Larger17,680 |
| Smaller987 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger7,645 |
| Smaller1,410 | Graduate Student Population | Larger10,035 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower93% | Graduate Rate | Higher96% |
| Higher2% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower1% |
| Higher99% | Retention Rate | Lower98% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,572) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,621) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,350) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,694) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty3 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty5 to 1 |
| 393 | Number of faculties | 4,224 |
| Lower$187,414 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$191,816 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.