| 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) |
| 2023 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$57,261 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$60,864 |
| cheaper$53,760 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$60,657 |
| More$49,954 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$43,064 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,530 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier4.01% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter3.92% |
| Favorable84.17% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower52.94% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Recommendations Admission Test Scores | Application Requirements (Required or Recommended to submit) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores TOEFL |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger31,345 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,397 |
| Larger9,579 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller987 |
| Larger21,766 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,410 |
| 10,495 | Online Student Population | - |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher97% | Graduate Rate | Lower93% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 2% |
| Lower96% | Retention Rate | Higher99% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 12,874) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,572) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,236) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,350) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty7 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty3 to 1 |
| 2,455 | Number of faculties | 393 |
| Higher$193,382 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$187,414 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.