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Overview |
Claremont McKenna | UOP | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Stockton, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,389 | 6,277 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #18 | #161 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claremontmckenna.edu | pacific.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claremont McKenna | UOP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $52,918 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $52,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,712 | $14,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,701 | $28,164 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,020 | $38,322 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 49% | 96% |
Admission |
Claremont McKenna | UOP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,709 | 5,891 | ||
| Admitted | 591 | 5,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.4% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 25/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1120/1423 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Claremont McKenna | UOP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claremont McKenna | UOP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $97,800 | $81,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,967 | $24,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $154 | $254 |
Diversity |
Claremont McKenna | UOP | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 6% | ||
| % International | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Claremont McKenna | UOP | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Claremont McKenna | UOP | ||
| 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
- University of the Pacific is larger than than Claremont McKenna based on total student enrollment (6,277 students vs. 1,389 students)
Claremont McKenna vs. UOP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claremont McKenna or UOP?
- Claremont McKenna College is 14.3% more expensive to attend than UOP for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $52,918.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at Claremont McKenna than University of the Pacific ($60,480.00 vs. $52,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Pacific than Claremont McKenna ($28,164 vs. $28,701)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Pacific are 29.8% lower than costs at Claremont McKenna College ($14,420 vs. $18,712)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Pacific than Claremont McKenna College (96% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claremont McKenna College students is 30.5% larger than aid received University of the Pacific ($50,020 vs. $38,322)
Claremont McKenna vs. UOP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Claremont McKenna or UOP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UOP or Claremont McKenna .
- The average SAT score at Claremont McKenna College (1408) is 256 points higher than at UOP (1152)
- Incoming Claremont McKenna students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UOP (26)
- Accepted freshman Claremont McKenna students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at UOP (3.58)
- UOP has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Claremont McKenna (10.4%)
Claremont McKenna vs. UOP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claremont McKenna or UOP? 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 UOP and Claremont McKenna.
- The graduation rate at Claremont McKenna is higher than University of the Pacific (91% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Claremont McKenna College earn on average $16,400 more per year than UOP graduates after ten years. ($97,800 vs. $81,400)
- Claremont McKenna College students graduate with a $9,658 lower median federal student loan debt than UOP graduates. ($14,967 vs. $24,625)
- Claremont McKenna graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than UOP graduates. ($154 vs. $254)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/