Pasadena, CA · Claremont, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| California Institute of Technology | Harvey Mudd College | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 3.1% | 13.1% |
| In-State Tuition | $63,255 | $66,255 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $63,255 | $66,255 |
| Average Net Price | $10,989 | $24,518 |
| Graduation Rate | 93.0% | 94.0% |
GradFax Analysis
California Institute of Technology accepts 3.1% of applicants. Harvey Mudd College accepts 13.1%. California Institute of Technology's tuition is $63,255. Harvey Mudd College's is $66,255. California Institute of Technology is cheaper. Six-year graduation rates are close: 93% at California Institute of Technology, 94% at Harvey Mudd College.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
California Institute of Technology. It accepts 3.1% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
California Institute of Technology has lower published tuition: $63,255 versus $66,255. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
Nearly the same. California Institute of Technology is at 93%; Harvey Mudd College is at 94%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.