California Institute of Technology vs Dartmouth

California Institute of Technology (Caltech) and Dartmouth College stand as two distinct beacons of higher education, each offering a unique blend of academic rigor, vibrant campus life, and exceptional opportunities for personal and intellectual growth. While both institutions share a commitment to excellence, they differ in several key aspects, including acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. This side-by-side comparison delves into these differences, providing valuable insights for prospective students seeking the ideal academic environment to nurture their aspirations. Explore the comprehensive table below to discover which institution aligns best with your academic pursuits, personal preferences, and long-term goals.

	California Institute of Technology	Dartmouth College
Overview
Location	Pasadena, California	Hanover, New Hampshire
Campus setting	City: Midsize	Town: Remote
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Quarter	Quarter
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	99.0%	98.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	3.9%	6.2%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $75 Graduate: $100	Undergraduate: $80 Graduate: $50
SAT range	N/A	1440 - 1560
ACT range	N/A	33 - 35
Students submitting SAT score		47.0%
Students submitting ACT score		30.0%
Total number of applicants	13,026	28,356
Total number of admissions given out	510	1,750
Admitted students who chose to enroll	270	1,221
Yield rate	52.9%	69.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Not required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$82,122	$81,501
Average net price	$30,162	$24,078
Tuition	$56,364	$58,953
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $10,398 Meal plan: $7,350	Room/dormitory: $10,569 Meal plan: $6,792
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Prepaid tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	54.0% Average amount $47,556	48.0% Average amount $56,106
Students receiving federal student loan	5.0% Average amount $5,333	20.0% Average amount $5,066
Students taking out private loans	15.0% Average amount $4,732	37.0% Average amount $5,335

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	987 Men 55.3% Women 44.7%	4,556 Men 50.7% Women 49.3%
Graduate students	1,410 Men 66.7% Women 33.3%	2,205 Men 50.4% Women 49.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	92.2%	97.3%
International students	29.4%	17.0%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	Town: Remote
Dormitory capacity	1,572	3,733
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	Yes
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	California Texas Georgia Maryland Florida	California New York Mississippi New Jersey Texas

Academics
Popular study areas	Engineering Physical Science Computer and Information Science Biological and Biomedical Sciences Mathematics and Statistics	Business Health Professions Engineering Social Sciences Mathematics and Statistics
Students to faculty ratio	3:1	7:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	New England Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	92.9%	93.6%
Dropout rate	4.6%	4.9%
Transferred out	1.7%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $155,297 Year 3: N/A Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $129,693 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $83,177 Year 3: N/A Chemistry (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $59,996 Year 2: $89,875 Year 3: N/A	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $160,724 Year 2: $167,295 Year 3: $180,970 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $111,259 Year 2: $113,015 Year 3: $128,856 Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $85,069 Year 2: $87,604 Year 3: $98,252 Public Health (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $77,715 Year 3: $88,684 Engineering Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $76,341 Year 2: $78,343 Year 3: $81,883 Engineering, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,277 Year 2: $64,990 Year 3: $81,813 Area Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,302 Year 2: $48,432 Year 3: $80,946 Political Science and Government (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,095 Year 2: $62,192 Year 3: $75,463 Mathematics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $76,013 Year 2: $103,078 Year 3: $71,100 Medicine (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $58,996 Year 2: $61,728 Year 3: $70,914

Compare Similar Colleges

The list of suggested college comparisons provided below is generated automatically by our system, utilizing statistics gathered from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and various online sources. If you don't find the colleges you wish to compare, please visit our comparison page. There, you can search for the specific colleges and initiate your comparison.

California Institute of Technology

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott