- Both California Institute of Technology (Caltech) and University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) are private.
- Caltech is located in Pasadena, CA and UPenn is located in Philadelphia, PA.
- UPenn has more expensive tuition of $66,104 than Caltech ($63,255).
- Caltech has tighter acceptance rate of 7.74% than UPenn (9.30%).
- UPenn is larger with 28,201 students than Caltech (2,401 students).
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| #8 in National Universities #2 in California | Rankings | #7 in National Universities #1 in Pennsylvania |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Pasadena, CA | Location | Philadelphia, PA |
Caltech| Known as | UPenn | |
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate 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 | $66,104 |
| $63,063 | Graduate | $46,034 |
| $47,135 | Financial Aid | $47,776 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $100 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $90 graduate |
| 7.74% | Acceptance Rate | 9.30% |
| 41.37% | Yield | 65.37% |
| Test Scores | 1,540 SAT, 35 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,401 | Total Students | 28,201 |
| 982 | Undergraduate | 11,250 |
| 1,419 | Graduate | 16,951 |
| Online Enrollment | 2,733 | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 94% | Graduation Rate | 96% |
| 3% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 98% | Retention Rate | 98% |
| $106,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $131,600 |
| 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: 6,316) $11,754 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 | 8 to 1 |
| 357 Full-time 36 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,248 Full-time 288 Part-time |
| 3,041 Full-time 227 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 17,760 Full-time 1,696 Part-time |
| $187,414 for Faculties $91,813 Part-time | Average Salary | $172,360 for Faculties $78,889 Part-time |