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Overview |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | UT Arlington | ||
| Location | Pomona, CA | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,503 | 43,946 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #550 | #719 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csupomona.edu | uta.edu | ||
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Costs |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | UT Arlington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $9,206 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $26,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,330 | $11,392 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,480 | $14,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,040 | $11,370 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 90% |
Admission |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | UT Arlington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 49,079 | 21,963 | ||
| Admitted | 27,179 | 17,747 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.4% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | UT Arlington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | UT Arlington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,400 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $186 |
Diversity |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | UT Arlington | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | UT Arlington | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 1% | ||
Campus |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | UT Arlington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Arlington is larger than than California State Polytechnic University-Pomona based on total student enrollment (43,946 students vs. 27,503 students)
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona vs. UT Arlington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona or UT Arlington?
- The University of Texas at Arlington is 60.3% more expensive to attend than California State Polytechnic University-Pomona for in-state tuition ($9,206.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52% higher at UT Arlington than California State Polytechnic University Pomona ($26,778.00 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 UT Arlington ($12,480 vs. $14,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Arlington are 43.3% lower than costs at California State Polytechnic University Pomona ($11,392 vs. $16,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas at Arlington than California State Polytechnic University Pomona (90% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Arlington students is 25.8% larger than aid received California State Polytechnic University Pomona ($11,370 vs. $9,040)
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona vs. UT Arlington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona or UT Arlington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Arlington or California State Polytechnic University-Pomona .
- The average SAT score at California State Polytechnic University Pomona (1066) is 28 points higher than at UT Arlington (1038)
- Incoming California State Polytechnic University-Pomona students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UT Arlington (23)
- Accepted freshman California State Polytechnic University-Pomona students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at UT Arlington (3.43)
- UT Arlington has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (55.4%)
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona vs. UT Arlington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona or UT Arlington? 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 UT Arlington and California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.
- The graduation rate at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is higher than The University of Texas at Arlington (50% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from California State Polytechnic University Pomona earn on average $3,700 more per year than UT Arlington graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $51,700)
- The University of Texas at Arlington students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates. ($18,000 vs. $19,000)
- UT Arlington graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates. ($186 vs. $196)
- More California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Arlington students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/