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Overview |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | CSU | ||
| Location | Pomona, CA | Chico, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,503 | 14,183 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #550 | #659 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csupomona.edu | csuchico.edu | ||
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Costs |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,330 | $15,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,480 | $15,517 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,040 | $9,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 62% |
Admission |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 49,079 | 21,417 | ||
| Admitted | 27,179 | 20,347 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.4% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 9.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 | Dec 15, 2024 |
Academics |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,400 | $52,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $17,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $175 |
Diversity |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 2% | ||
Campus |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State Polytechnic University Pomona is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (27,503 students vs. 14,183 students)
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona or CSU?
- California State Polytechnic University Pomona and CSU cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona as California State University Chico ($17,622.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State Polytechnic University Pomona than CSU ($12,480 vs. $15,517)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Chico are 7.3% lower than costs at California State Polytechnic University Pomona ($15,212 vs. $16,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State Polytechnic University Pomona than California State University Chico (71% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Chico students is 1.3% larger than aid received California State Polytechnic University Pomona ($9,162 vs. $9,040)
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or California State Polytechnic University-Pomona .
- The average SAT score at California State Polytechnic University Pomona (1066) is 63 points higher than at CSU (1003)
- Incoming California State Polytechnic University-Pomona students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CSU (22)
- Accepted freshman California State Polytechnic University-Pomona students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at CSU (3.37)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (55.4%)
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona or CSU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between CSU and California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than California State Polytechnic University Pomona (59% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from California State Polytechnic University Pomona earn on average $3,000 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $52,400)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates. ($17,000 vs. $19,000)
- CSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates. ($175 vs. $196)
- More California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/