College comparison

Caltech vs Tulane

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	Tulane New Orleans, LA
Acceptance rateCalifornia Institute of Technology is more selective	3%	14%
SAT (25–75)	—	1400–1520
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	987	7,767
Avg net price	$16,075	$39,949
Median earnings (10 yr)Caltech reports higher median earnings	$128,566	$63,268
Graduation rate	94%	86%
Median debt	—	$20,500
Economic mobility	3.2%	—
Test policy	test-required	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is California Institute of Technology or Tulane University of Louisiana harder to get into?

California Institute of Technology is more selective: California Institute of Technology's acceptance rate is approximately 3% and Tulane University of Louisiana's is approximately 14% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for California Institute of Technology vs Tulane University of Louisiana?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at California Institute of Technology and 1400–1520 at Tulane University of Louisiana. 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.