| Princeton vs. Caltech |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#3 in National Universities #1 in New Jersey 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, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research) |
| 2023 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$57,410 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$60,864 |
| cheaper$60,410 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$60,657 |
| More$50,583 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$43,064 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,515 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier4.38% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter3.92% |
| Favorable78.32% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower52.94% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores TOEFL | 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 | ||
| Larger8,478 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,397 |
| Larger5,321 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller987 |
| Larger3,157 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,410 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher98% | Graduate Rate | Lower93% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 2% |
| Lower96% | Retention Rate | Higher99% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,151) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,572) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,490) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,350) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty5 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty3 to 1 |
| 1,205 | Number of faculties | 393 |
| Higher$195,056 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$187,414 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.