Pasadena, CA · Stanford, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| California Institute of Technology | Stanford University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 3.1% | 3.9% |
| In-State Tuition | $63,255 | $62,484 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $63,255 | $62,484 |
| Average Net Price | $10,989 | $3,796 |
| Graduation Rate | 93.0% | 93.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Both are competitive to get into. California Institute of Technology accepts 3.1% of applicants; Stanford University accepts 3.9%. Tuition is close: $63,255 at California Institute of Technology, $62,484 at Stanford University. Six-year graduation rates are close: 93% at California Institute of Technology, 93% at Stanford University.
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
Stanford University has lower published tuition: $62,484 versus $63,255. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
Nearly the same. California Institute of Technology is at 93%; Stanford University is at 93%.
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.