| MIT vs. Caltech |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#4 in National Universities #2 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 | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$60,156 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$63,255 |
| expensive$63,393 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$63,063 |
| Less$44,422 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$47,135 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,560 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier3.96% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter2.69% |
| Favorable84.97% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower50.00% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | 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 Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger11,858 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,401 |
| Larger4,657 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller982 |
| Larger7,201 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,419 |
| 61 | Online Student Population | - |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 94% | Graduate Rate | 94% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 3% |
| Higher99% | Retention Rate | Lower98% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,000) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,572) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,810) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,791) |
| Faculties | ||
| 3 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 3 to 1 |
| 1,681 | Number of faculties | 393 |
| Higher$196,757 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$196,560 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.