Pasadena, CA · San Francisco, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| California Institute of Technology | Minerva University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 2.6% | 3.0% |
| In-State Tuition | $65,898 | $23,630 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $65,898 | $23,630 |
| Average Net Price | $14,513 | $13,324 |
| Graduation Rate | 94.0% | N/A |
| Total Enrollment | 2,430 | 669 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 3 | 14 |
GradFax Analysis
Both are competitive to get into. California Institute of Technology accepts 2.6% of applicants; Minerva University accepts 3.0%. California Institute of Technology's tuition is $65,898. Minerva University's is $23,630. That's a $42,268 difference per year.
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 2.6% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Minerva University, on average. After aid, students pay $13,324/year versus $14,513/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
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.