The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is located in the eastern United States, and the California Institute of Technology (CIT) is located in the western United States. The two places are more than 4,000 kilometers apart, and the time difference is several hours. However, as the ultimate choice between the two technology houses, they are often chosen. Let’s compare which one is stronger?
Let’s take a look at their ranking data first.
Caltech operates on a quarter system, and courses progress quickly. Students must focus mainly on their studies. The academic system of MIT is 4-1-4. For freshmen, the school adopts a grade system with only pass/fail evaluation.
MIT: USnews University ranks 5th, with an international student ratio of 9.7% and a four-year graduation rate of 82%. California Institute of Technology: Ranked 10th by USnews, with an international student ratio of 8% and a four-year graduation rate of 84%.
Although MIT is ranked higher than Caltech in USnews, according to Times Higher Education, if you put aside reputation, teachers and student resources, and evaluate based on research strength alone, Caltech is more influential in the industry. Power~
Now let’s take a look at their strongest points.
MIT: No. 1 in Engineering, No. 1 in Biological Sciences, No. 2 in Chemistry, No. 1 in Computer Science, and No. 2 in Mathematics.
Caltech: Ranked 4th in engineering, 4th in biological sciences, 1st in chemistry, 11th in computer science, and 9th in mathematics.
mainly lists the rankings of graduate schools, while MIT is slightly better in terms of rankings of various majors. MIT In addition to engineering, economics and business are also very developed. CaltechThe school is relatively small and is famous for its engineering disciplines. It is ranked first in physics and earth sciences, and the majority of its students are graduate students.
Then there is the geographical location.
MIT: Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, very close to Boston. Boston is a place that combines the history of American imperialism with the modernity of a big city, and the seasons change. However, winter is so cold! very cold!
California Institute of Technology: Located in Pasadena, California (which is where The Big Bang Theory Sheldon they are located!!!) is very close to Los Angeles and is the second largest city in the United States. It is full of sunshine and very warm all year round~
Needless to say, in fact, in terms of geography and climate, California definitely wins. Unless, of course, you're a cold-weather person, then Massachusetts offers the opportunity to shovel tons of snow in the winter! !
Then take a look at the students' situation.
MIT: Approximately 11,177 students enrolled, 2018fall undergraduate admission rate is 7%, SAT score range: 1460-1590, ACT score range: 33-35. (The average TOEFL score for those admitted is 109)
California Institute of Technology: approximately 2209 students, 2018fall undergraduate admission rate is 8%, SAT score range: 1510-1600, ACT score range: 34-36. (TOEFL is recommended to be no less than 100 points)
Note that these two universities do not accept IELTS scores for undergraduate students, but graduate schools have different requirements.
Finally, let’s compare their tuition fees. .
MIT: Tuition fee 49,892 , plus room and board, books, etc., the total is more than 67,000 US dollars a year. For undergraduate Need-blind scholarships, application will not affect the admission result, and the coverage rate for international students can reach 72%, which is quite generous; for graduate students, there are various scholarships such as RA, TA, fellowship, etc.
California Institute of Technology: Tuition fee 50,487 , plus room and board, books, etc., approximately US$72,000 per year. Only undergraduate RDs can apply for scholarships, and they are not need-blind. Merit-based scholarships for graduate students are relatively generous, with 98% of students receiving awards.
Although the tuition fees at these two universities are not cheap, the scholarships are also generous, especially for graduate students, and there are living allowances, which is quite considerate.
By the way, students from MIT and Caltech often play pranks on each other for fun. It has become a tradition of goodwill between the two schools. The school also encourages students to have creativity and originality in their pranks...
Finally, after looking at the comparison, what do you think? Do you think MIT or Caltech is better? Both are indeed top-notch in the industry, but for comparison, each partner weighs different factors!
