Pasadena, CA · San Francisco, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| California Institute of Technology | Minerva University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| In-State Tuition | $63,255 | $18,700 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $63,255 | $18,700 |
| Average Net Price | $10,989 | $3,775 |
| Graduation Rate | 93.0% | 89.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Both are competitive to get into. California Institute of Technology accepts 3.1% of applicants; Minerva University accepts 3.6%. California Institute of Technology's tuition is $63,255. Minerva University's is $18,700. That's a $44,555 difference per year. California Institute of Technology graduates 93% of students in 6 years. Minerva University graduates 89%.
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
Minerva University has lower published tuition: $18,700 versus $63,255. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
California Institute of Technology: 93% of students finish in 6 years. Minerva University is at 89%.
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.