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Overview |
Claremont McKenna | PLNU | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,389 | 4,319 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #18 | #292 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claremontmckenna.edu | pointloma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claremont McKenna | PLNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,712 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,701 | $34,933 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,020 | $19,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 49% | 100% |
Admission |
Claremont McKenna | PLNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,709 | 3,149 | ||
| Admitted | 591 | 2,580 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.4% | 81.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1170/1350 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Claremont McKenna | PLNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claremont McKenna | PLNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $97,800 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,967 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $154 | $258 |
Diversity |
Claremont McKenna | PLNU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 7% | ||
| % International | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Claremont McKenna | PLNU | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Claremont McKenna | PLNU | ||
| 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
- Point Loma Nazarene University is larger than than Claremont McKenna based on total student enrollment (4,319 students vs. 1,389 students)
Claremont McKenna vs. PLNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claremont McKenna or PLNU?
- Claremont McKenna College is 49.7% more expensive to attend than PLNU for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.7% higher at Claremont McKenna than Point Loma Nazarene University ($60,480.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claremont McKenna College than PLNU ($28,701 vs. $34,933)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Loma Nazarene University are 58.6% lower than costs at Claremont McKenna College ($11,800 vs. $18,712)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Loma Nazarene University than Claremont McKenna College (100% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claremont McKenna College students is 157.5% larger than aid received Point Loma Nazarene University ($50,020 vs. $19,422)
Claremont McKenna vs. PLNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Claremont McKenna or PLNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLNU or Claremont McKenna .
- The average SAT score at Claremont McKenna College (1408) is 260 points higher than at PLNU (1148)
- Incoming Claremont McKenna students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at PLNU (26)
- Accepted freshman Claremont McKenna students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at PLNU (3.65)
- PLNU has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than Claremont McKenna (10.4%)
Claremont McKenna vs. PLNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claremont McKenna 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 Claremont McKenna.
- The graduation rate at Claremont McKenna is higher than Point Loma Nazarene University (91% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Claremont McKenna College earn on average $44,300 more per year than PLNU graduates after ten years. ($97,800 vs. $53,500)
- Claremont McKenna College students graduate with a $10,033 lower median federal student loan debt than PLNU graduates. ($14,967 vs. $25,000)
- Claremont McKenna graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than PLNU graduates. ($154 vs. $258)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/