- Both California Institute of Technology (Caltech) and Northwestern University are private.
- Caltech is located in Pasadena, CA and Northwestern University is located in Evanston, IL.
- Northwestern University has more expensive tuition of $65,997 than Caltech ($63,255).
- Caltech has tighter acceptance rate of 7.74% than Northwestern University (9.24%).
- Northwestern University is larger with 23,161 students than Caltech (2,401 students).
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| #8 in National Universities #2 in California | Rankings | #12 in National Universities #2 in Illinois |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Pasadena, CA | Location | Evanston, IL |
Caltech| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate 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 | $65,997 |
| $63,063 | Graduate | $53,871 |
| $47,135 | Financial Aid | $53,533 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $100 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $95 graduate |
| 7.74% | Acceptance Rate | 9.24% |
| 41.37% | Yield | 55.29% |
| Test Scores | 1,530 SAT, 34 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,401 | Total Students | 23,161 |
| 982 | Undergraduate | 8,993 |
| 1,419 | Graduate | 14,168 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,123 | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 94% | Graduation Rate | 96% |
| 3% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 98% | Retention Rate | 98% |
| $106,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $93,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Not Offered | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,572) $10,815 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,456) $11,748 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 | 2,325 Full-time 340 Part-time |
| 3,041 Full-time 227 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 9,894 Full-time 544 Part-time |
| $187,414 for Faculties $91,813 Part-time | Average Salary | $163,111 for Faculties $85,974 Part-time |