College comparison

Caltech vs Washington University of Science and Technology

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Caltech Pasadena, CA	Washington University of Science and Technology Alexandria, VA
Acceptance rateCalifornia Institute of Technology is more selective	3%	7%
SAT (25–75)	—	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	987	400
Avg net price	$16,075	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (for-profit)
Location	Pasadena, CA	Alexandria, VA

Quick answers

Is California Institute of Technology or Washington University of Science and Technology harder to get into?

California Institute of Technology is more selective: California Institute of Technology's acceptance rate is approximately 3% and Washington University of Science and Technology's is approximately 7% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for California Institute of Technology vs Washington University of Science and Technology?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at California Institute of Technology and — at Washington University of Science and Technology. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.