- Both California Institute of Technology (Caltech) and Columbia University in the City of New York (Columbia University) are private.
- Caltech is located in Pasadena, CA and Columbia University is located in New York, NY.
- Columbia University has more expensive tuition of $69,045 than Caltech ($63,255).
- Columbia University has tighter acceptance rate of 6.61% than Caltech (7.74%).
- Columbia University is larger with 34,782 students than Caltech (2,401 students).
California Institute of Technology View More Rivals | Columbia University in the City of New York View More Rivals | |
| #8 in National Universities #2 in California | Rankings | #6 in National Universities #1 in New York |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Pasadena, CA | Location | New York, NY |
Caltech| Known as | Columbia University | |
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $63,255 | Undergraduate | $69,045 |
| $63,063 | Graduate | $56,279 |
| $47,135 | Financial Aid | $49,638 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $100 graduate | Application Fee | $85 undergraduate $120 graduate |
| 7.74% | Acceptance Rate | 6.61% |
| 41.37% | Yield | 61.41% |
| Test Scores | 1,530 SAT, 35 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,401 | Total Students | 34,782 |
| 982 | Undergraduate | 8,902 |
| 1,419 | Graduate | 25,880 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,111 | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 94% | Graduation Rate | 95% |
| 3% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 98% | Retention Rate | 98% |
| $106,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $115,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Not Offered | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,572) $10,815 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 13,109) $9,986 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 3 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 6 to 1 |
| 357 Full-time 36 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 4,327 Full-time 1,902 Part-time |
| 3,041 Full-time 227 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 18,250 Full-time 2,611 Part-time |
| $187,414 for Faculties $91,813 Part-time | Average Salary | $179,871 for Faculties $90,193 Part-time |