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Cal Poly Stanford Case Western MIT RPI Colgate HMC BU Yale Vassar Lehigh Carnegie Mellon| California Institute of Technology | University of Rochester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Caltech | U of R | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,401 | 12,197 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #5 | #53 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caltech.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Caltech | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,479 | $60,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,479 | $60,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,606 | $18,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,755 | $39,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,192 | $39,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 71% |
Admission |
Caltech | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,626 | 19,966 | ||
| Admitted | 448 | 7,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 2.7% | 38.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 35/36 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1530/1580 | 1390/1540 | ||
| 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 5, 2024 |
Academics |
Caltech | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Caltech | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,350 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $148 | $253 |
Diversity |
Caltech | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 61% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Caltech | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Caltech | U of R | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than Caltech based on total student enrollment (12,197 students vs. 2,401 students)
Caltech vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caltech or U of R?
- University of Rochester is 3.5% more expensive to attend than Caltech for in-state tuition ($60,550.00 vs. $58,479.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at U of R than California Institute of Technology ($60,550.00 vs. $58,479.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Institute of Technology than U of R ($20,755 vs. $39,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Rochester are 2.1% lower than costs at California Institute of Technology ($18,232 vs. $18,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rochester than California Institute of Technology (71% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of Technology students is 49% larger than aid received University of Rochester ($59,192 vs. $39,715)
Caltech vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caltech or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or Caltech .
- Accepted freshman Caltech students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at U of R (3.75)
- U of R has a higher acceptance rate (38.9%) than Caltech (2.7%)
Caltech vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caltech or U of R? 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 U of R and Caltech.
- The graduation rate at Caltech is higher than University of Rochester (87% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from California Institute of Technology earn on average $14,800 more per year than U of R graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $71,000)
- California Institute of Technology students graduate with a $10,150 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($14,350 vs. $24,500)
- Caltech graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($148 vs. $253)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/