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MIT vs Caltech

Side-by-side admissions data for Massachusetts Institute of Technology and California Institute of Technology. See which school matches your profile.

MetricMITCaltech
Acceptance Rate3.9%2.7%
SAT Range (25th-75th)1530–15801530–1580
Average GPA3.964.19
Undergrad Enrollment4,640980
TypePrivatePrivate
LocationCambridge, MAPasadena, CA
Founded18611891
Test PolicyRequiredTest-Optional
Need-BlindYesYes
Meets Full NeedYesYes

Which is right for you?

MIT and Caltech weight admissions factors differently. Understanding these differences helps you decide which school better fits your strengths.

LeadershipMIT values this more
MIT: ImportantCaltech: Considered
Activity depthMIT values this more
MIT: Very importantCaltech: Important
Application essaysMIT values this more
MIT: Very importantCaltech: Important

MIT

World's leading engineering and computer science institution.

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Caltech

Tiny, intense STEM-only school with a 3:1 student-faculty ratio.

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GPA vs SAT for admits and rejects

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GPA vs SAT for admits and rejects

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