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University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA
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California Institute of TechnologyPasadena, CA
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Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
School TypePrivate (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)
Doctorate (Other)
Offered DegreeBachelor's
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
2024 Tuition & Fees
expensive$68,237Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$63,255
expensive$68,128Graduate Tuitioncheaper$63,063
Less$43,570Average Financial Aid AmountMore$47,135
Admission
1,520 SAT
34 ACT
Test Scores-
Easier12.02%Acceptance RateTighter2.69%
Lower41.18%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable50.00%
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
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsCredit for Military Training
Enrollment
Larger48,945Total EnrollmentSmaller2,401
Larger20,699Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller982
Larger28,246Graduate Student PopulationSmaller1,419
6,276Online Student Population-
Completion & Outcomes
Lower92%Graduate RateHigher94%
-Transfer-out Rate3%
Lower97%Retention RateHigher98%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,500)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,572)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,930)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,791)
Faculties
More Students per Faculty9 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty3 to 1
3,708Number of faculties393
Lower$150,249Average Faculty SalaryHigher$196,560
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.