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Cal Poly William & Mary Villanova Stanford UVA Lehigh Washington and Lee Bucknell Davidson Colgate Miami BC| California Institute of Technology | University of Richmond | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Caltech | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,401 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #5 | #42 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caltech.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
Caltech | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,479 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,479 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,606 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,755 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,192 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 57% |
Admission |
Caltech | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,626 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 448 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 2.7% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 35/36 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1530/1580 | 1398/1530 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 3, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Caltech | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Caltech | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,350 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $148 | $218 |
Diversity |
Caltech | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 61% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Caltech | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Caltech | University of Richmond | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Richmond is larger than than Caltech based on total student enrollment (3,876 students vs. 2,401 students)
Caltech vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caltech or University of Richmond?
- University of Richmond is 3.2% more expensive to attend than Caltech for in-state tuition ($60,330.00 vs. $58,479.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at University of Richmond than California Institute of Technology ($60,330.00 vs. $58,479.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Institute of Technology than University of Richmond ($20,755 vs. $29,248)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Richmond are 25.1% lower than costs at California Institute of Technology ($14,870 vs. $18,606)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of Technology as University of Richmond (57% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of Technology students is 27.6% larger than aid received University of Richmond ($59,192 vs. $46,385)
Caltech vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caltech or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or Caltech .
- The average SAT score at California Institute of Technology (1544) is 207 points higher than at University of Richmond (1337)
- Incoming Caltech students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (35) than students at University of Richmond (31)
- Accepted freshman Caltech students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at University of Richmond (3.71)
- University of Richmond has a higher acceptance rate (24.4%) than Caltech (2.7%)
Caltech vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caltech or University of Richmond? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between University of Richmond and Caltech.
- The graduation rate at Caltech is higher than University of Richmond (87% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from California Institute of Technology earn on average $11,900 more per year than University of Richmond graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $73,900)
- California Institute of Technology students graduate with a $6,798 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Richmond graduates. ($14,350 vs. $21,148)
- Caltech graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than University of Richmond graduates. ($148 vs. $218)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/