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Overview |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | PLNU | ||
| Location | Pomona, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,503 | 4,319 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #550 | #292 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csupomona.edu | pointloma.edu | ||
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Costs |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | PLNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,330 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,480 | $34,933 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,040 | $19,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 100% |
Admission |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | PLNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 49,079 | 3,149 | ||
| Admitted | 27,179 | 2,580 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.4% | 81.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1170/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | PLNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | PLNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,400 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $258 |
Diversity |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | PLNU | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | PLNU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 29% | ||
Campus |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | PLNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California State Polytechnic University Pomona is larger than than PLNU based on total student enrollment (27,503 students vs. 4,319 students)
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona vs. PLNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona or PLNU?
- Point Loma Nazarene University is 603.6% more expensive to attend than California State Polytechnic University-Pomona for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.3% higher at PLNU than California State Polytechnic University Pomona ($40,400.00 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 PLNU ($12,480 vs. $34,933)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Loma Nazarene University are 38.4% lower than costs at California State Polytechnic University Pomona ($11,800 vs. $16,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Loma Nazarene University than California State Polytechnic University Pomona (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point Loma Nazarene University students is 114.8% larger than aid received California State Polytechnic University Pomona ($19,422 vs. $9,040)
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona vs. PLNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona or PLNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLNU or California State Polytechnic University-Pomona .
- The average SAT score at Point Loma Nazarene University (1148) is 82 points higher than at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (1066)
- Incoming PLNU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (24)
- Accepted freshman California State Polytechnic University-Pomona students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at PLNU (3.65)
- PLNU has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (55.4%)
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona vs. PLNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona or PLNU? 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 PLNU and California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.
- The graduation rate at PLNU is higher than California State Polytechnic University Pomona (72% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from California State Polytechnic University Pomona earn on average $1,900 more per year than PLNU graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $53,500)
- California State Polytechnic University Pomona students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PLNU graduates. ($19,000 vs. $25,000)
- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than PLNU graduates. ($196 vs. $258)
- More PLNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California State Polytechnic University-Pomona students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/