Harvard vs. Caltech |
#2 in National Universities #1 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #7 in National Universities #2 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 | ||
1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$59,076 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$63,255 |
cheaper$55,440 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$63,063 |
More$55,433 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$47,135 |
Admission | ||
1,550 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | - |
Easier3.24% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter2.69% |
Favorable82.96% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower50.00% |
High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | 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 |
Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Larger30,631 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,401 |
Larger9,368 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller982 |
Larger21,263 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,419 |
6,923 | Online Student Population | - |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher97% | Graduate Rate | Lower94% |
- | Transfer-out Rate | 3% |
98% | Retention Rate | 98% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 13,748) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,572) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,446) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,791) |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty7 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty3 to 1 |
2,455 | Number of faculties | 393 |
Higher$202,873 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$196,560 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.