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California Institute of TechnologyPasadena, CA
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University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA
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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 DegreeBachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice), Doctorate (Other)
2023 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$60,864Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$64,726
cheaper$60,657Graduate Tuitionexpensive$64,666
More$43,064Average Financial Aid AmountLess$41,493
Admission
-Test Scores1,475 SAT
34 ACT
Tighter3.92%Acceptance RateEasier12.51%
Favorable52.94%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower41.29%
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
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Admission Test Scores
TOEFL
Accepted CreditsAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller2,397Total EnrollmentLarger49,318
Smaller987Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger20,790
Smaller1,410Graduate Student PopulationLarger28,528
-Online Student Population7,556
Completion & Outcomes
Higher93%Graduate RateLower92%
2%Transfer-out Rate-
Higher99%Retention RateLower96%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,572)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,700)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,350)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,634)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty3 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty9 to 1
393Number of faculties3,708
Higher$187,414Average Faculty SalaryLower$142,538
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.