Pasadena, CA · Claremont, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| California Institute of Technology | Pitzer College | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 3.1% | 16.7% |
| In-State Tuition | $63,255 | $62,692 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $63,255 | $62,692 |
| Average Net Price | $10,989 | $17,752 |
| Graduation Rate | 93.0% | 83.0% |
GradFax Analysis
California Institute of Technology accepts 3.1% of applicants. Pitzer College accepts 16.7%. Tuition is close: $63,255 at California Institute of Technology, $62,692 at Pitzer College. California Institute of Technology graduates 93% of students in 6 years. Pitzer College graduates 83%.
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
Pitzer College has lower published tuition: $62,692 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. Pitzer College is at 83%.
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.