Pasadena, CA · Los Angeles, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| California Institute of Technology | UCLA | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 3.1% | 8.7% |
| In-State Tuition | $63,255 | $13,747 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $63,255 | $44,524 |
| Average Net Price | $10,989 | $15,166 |
| Graduation Rate | 93.0% | 93.0% |
GradFax Analysis
California Institute of Technology accepts 3.1% of applicants. UCLA accepts 8.7%. California Institute of Technology's tuition is $63,255. UCLA's is $13,747. That's a $49,508 difference per year. Six-year graduation rates are close: 93% at California Institute of Technology, 93% at UCLA.
Bottom Line
UCLA is public; California Institute of Technology is private. If you're an in-state student, UCLA will cost significantly less. Check the net price numbers above before deciding.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
California Institute of Technology. It accepts 3.1% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
UCLA has lower published tuition: $13,747 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%; UCLA 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.