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Overview |
Caltech | WUSTL | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,401 | 17,012 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #5 | #20 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caltech.edu | wustl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Caltech | WUSTL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,479 | $59,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,479 | $59,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,606 | $18,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,755 | $23,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,192 | $58,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 43% |
Admission |
Caltech | WUSTL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,626 | 32,014 | ||
| Admitted | 448 | 3,764 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 2.7% | 11.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 48.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 35/36 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1530/1580 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 4, 2024 |
Academics |
Caltech | WUSTL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Caltech | WUSTL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $82,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,350 | $19,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $148 | $205 |
Diversity |
Caltech | WUSTL | ||
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| % Men | 61% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Caltech | WUSTL | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Caltech | WUSTL | ||
| 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
- Washington University in St Louis is larger than than Caltech based on total student enrollment (17,012 students vs. 2,401 students)
Caltech vs. WUSTL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caltech or WUSTL ?
- Washington University in St Louis is 1.6% more expensive to attend than Caltech for in-state tuition ($59,420.00 vs. $58,479.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at WUSTL than California Institute of Technology ($59,420.00 vs. $58,479.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Institute of Technology than WUSTL ($20,755 vs. $23,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington University in St Louis are 0.7% lower than costs at California Institute of Technology ($18,470 vs. $18,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of Technology than Washington University in St Louis (57% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of Technology students is 1.7% larger than aid received Washington University in St Louis ($59,192 vs. $58,188)
Caltech vs. WUSTL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caltech or WUSTL ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WUSTL or Caltech .
- The average SAT score at California Institute of Technology (1544) is 75 points higher than at WUSTL (1469)
- Incoming Caltech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (35) than students at WUSTL (33)
- Accepted freshman Caltech students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at WUSTL (3.92)
- WUSTL has a higher acceptance rate (11.8%) than Caltech (2.7%)
Caltech vs. WUSTL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caltech or WUSTL ? 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 WUSTL and Caltech.
- The graduation rate at WUSTL is higher than California Institute of Technology (93% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from California Institute of Technology earn on average $3,000 more per year than WUSTL graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $82,800)
- California Institute of Technology students graduate with a $5,550 lower median federal student loan debt than WUSTL graduates. ($14,350 vs. $19,900)
- Caltech graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than WUSTL graduates. ($148 vs. $205)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/