| Chicago vs. Caltech |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#8 in National Universities #1 in Illinois 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 Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$69,324 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$65,898 |
| expensive$68,652 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$65,706 |
| Less$48,772 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$52,266 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,550 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier4.48% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter2.57% |
| Favorable88.29% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower61.24% |
| 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 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 |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger18,566 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,430 |
| Larger7,598 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller987 |
| Larger10,968 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,443 |
| 102 | Online Student Population | - |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher96% | Graduate Rate | Lower94% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 3% |
| Higher99% | Retention Rate | Lower97% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,573) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,572) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,791) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty5 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty3 to 1 |
| 3,195 | Number of faculty | 365 |
| Lower$179,034 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$215,315 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.