Princeton University vs California Institute of Technology
GURI 2026 comparison
Princeton University has the higher GURI 2026 Global Composite Score (96.67). Princeton University ranks #3 globally with a GURI Score of 96.67, while California Institute of Technology ranks #6 with a GURI Score of 96.17.
IndicatorPrinceton UniversityCalifornia Institute of Technology
GURI Global Rank#3#6
GURI Score96.6796.17
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
National rank#3#4
QS World University Rankings (QS 2026)2510
Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THE 2026)37
ShanghaiRanking (ARWU) (ARWU 2025)79
Ranking Achievement99.6599.55
Coverage Score100100
IRCI98.3399.47
Institutional Legacy100.0090.00
Institutional Momentum40.0040.00
Regional rank#3 (Americas)#4 (Americas)
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