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Overview |
Chapman | Pomona | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Claremont, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 1,716 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #21 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | pomona.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Pomona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $58,818 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $58,818 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $19,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $19,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $57,848 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 47% |
Admission |
Chapman | Pomona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 10,666 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 749 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 55.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1480/1560 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 8, 2025 |
Academics |
Chapman | Pomona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Pomona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $70,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $11,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $113 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Pomona | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Chapman | Pomona | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | Pomona | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chapman University is larger than than Pomona based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 1,716 students)
Chapman vs. Pomona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Pomona?
- Chapman University is 2.5% more expensive to attend than Pomona for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $58,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at Chapman than Pomona College ($60,288.00 vs. $58,818.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pomona College than Chapman ($19,962 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chapman University are 14.2% lower than costs at Pomona College ($16,954 vs. $19,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chapman University than Pomona College (87% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pomona College students is 72.6% larger than aid received Chapman University ($57,848 vs. $33,510)
Chapman vs. Pomona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Pomona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pomona or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Pomona College (1435) is 218 points higher than at Chapman (1217)
- Incoming Pomona students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Chapman (28)
- Accepted freshman Pomona students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Chapman (3.7)
- Chapman has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Pomona (7%)
Chapman vs. Pomona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or Pomona? 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 Pomona and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Pomona is higher than Chapman University (95% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Pomona College earn on average $16,400 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($70,500 vs. $54,100)
- Pomona College students graduate with a $9,938 lower median federal student loan debt than Chapman graduates. ($11,000 vs. $20,938)
- Pomona graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Chapman graduates. ($113 vs. $216)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/