Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between best schools in California. By school type, there are 2 public and 8 private schools in best schools in California. By school level, all 10 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
| Rank | Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanford University | Stanford, CA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 2 | California Institute of Technology | Pasadena, CA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 3 | Pomona College | Claremont, CA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 4 | Claremont McKenna College | Claremont, CA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| 5 | University of California-Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 6 | University of California-Berkeley | Berkeley, CA | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 7 | University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 8 | Harvey Mudd College | Claremont, CA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 9 | Soka University of America | Aliso Viejo, CA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| 10 | Scripps College | Claremont, CA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of best schools in California is $42,455 for State residents and $53,145 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 18.60% and graduation rate is 91.60%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanford University | $56,169 | 5% | 95% | 5:1 | 15,953 |
| 2 | California Institute of Technology | $58,680 | 7% | 92% | 3:1 | 2,240 |
| 3 | Pomona College | $56,686 | 9% | 94% | 7:1 | 1,475 |
| 4 | Claremont McKenna College | $58,111 | 13% | 92% | 8:1 | 1,264 |
| 5 | University of California-Los Angeles | $13,258 / $43,012 | 14% | 91% | 18:1 | 44,589 |
| 6 | University of California-Berkeley | $14,226 / $43,980 | 17% | 92% | 20:1 | 42,327 |
| 7 | University of Southern California | $61,503 | 16% | 92% | 9:1 | 46,287 |
| 8 | Harvey Mudd College | $60,703 | 18% | 93% | 8:1 | 854 |
| 9 | Soka University of America | $34,166 | 52% | 87% | 8:1 | 403 |
| 10 | Scripps College | $58,442 | 35% | 88% | 10:1 | 958 |
| Average | $42,455 / $53,145 | 18.60% | 91.60% | 9.60:1 | 15,635 | |
The ranking data is provided by CollegeEvaluator. We compare the schools that ranked top 10 in Californiaand in top 500 ranking for all colleges and universities in United States.