California Institute of Technology vs. University of Pennsylvania
California Institute of Technology (Pasadena, CA) and University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA) compared side by side. California Institute of Technology is a private nonprofit institution; University of Pennsylvania is a private nonprofit institution. Below, the more favorable figure in each row is highlighted, using official federal data.
| California Institute of Technology Private nonprofit | University of Pennsylvania Private nonprofit | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 3% | 5% |
| Median earnings (10 yrs) | $128,566 | $111,371 |
| Graduation rate | 94% | 97% |
| Retention rate | 97% | 99% |
| Average net price | $16,075 | $28,699 |
| In-state tuition | $65,898 | $68,686 |
| Median student debt | — | $15,715 |
| SAT average | — | 1,553 |
| Enrollment | 987 | 10,650 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. "More favorable" is a simple per-metric comparison (higher earnings and graduation, lower cost and acceptance rate) and isn't an overall verdict — the right fit depends on your goals.