Pasadena, CA · Los Angeles, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| California Institute of Technology | USC | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 3.1% | 10.0% |
| In-State Tuition | $63,255 | $68,237 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $63,255 | $68,237 |
| Average Net Price | $10,989 | $23,317 |
| Graduation Rate | 93.0% | 92.0% |
GradFax Analysis
California Institute of Technology accepts 3.1% of applicants. USC accepts 10.0%. California Institute of Technology's tuition is $63,255. USC's is $68,237. California Institute of Technology is cheaper. Six-year graduation rates are close: 93% at California Institute of Technology, 92% at USC.
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
California Institute of Technology has lower published tuition: $63,255 versus $68,237. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
Nearly the same. California Institute of Technology is at 93%; USC is at 92%.
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.