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Overview |
Oxy | Pomona | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Claremont, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,942 | 1,716 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #72 | #21 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oxy.edu | pomona.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oxy | Pomona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,970 | $58,818 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,970 | $58,818 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,330 | $19,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,853 | $19,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,025 | $57,848 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 47% |
Admission |
Oxy | Pomona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,305 | 10,666 | ||
| Admitted | 2,484 | 749 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 55.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 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 10, 2025 | Jan 8, 2025 |
Academics |
Oxy | Pomona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oxy | Pomona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $70,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $11,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $113 |
Diversity |
Oxy | Pomona | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 8% | ||
| % International | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Oxy | Pomona | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Oxy | Pomona | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Occidental College is larger than than Pomona based on total student enrollment (1,942 students vs. 1,716 students)
Oxy vs. Pomona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oxy or Pomona?
- Occidental College is 2% more expensive to attend than Pomona for in-state tuition ($59,970.00 vs. $58,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at Oxy than Pomona College ($59,970.00 vs. $58,818.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pomona College than Oxy ($19,962 vs. $44,853)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Occidental College are 11.7% lower than costs at Pomona College ($17,330 vs. $19,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Occidental College than Pomona College (76% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pomona College students is 75.2% larger than aid received Occidental College ($57,848 vs. $33,025)
Oxy vs. Pomona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oxy or Pomona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pomona or Oxy .
- The average SAT score at Pomona College (1435) is 131 points higher than at Oxy (1304)
- Incoming Pomona students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Oxy (30)
- Accepted freshman Pomona students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Oxy (3.63)
- Oxy has a higher acceptance rate (39.4%) than Pomona (7%)
Oxy vs. Pomona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oxy 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 Oxy.
- The graduation rate at Pomona is higher than Occidental College (95% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Pomona College earn on average $13,900 more per year than Oxy graduates after ten years. ($70,500 vs. $56,600)
- Pomona College students graduate with a $12,652 lower median federal student loan debt than Oxy graduates. ($11,000 vs. $23,652)
- Pomona graduates are paying $131 less per month on federal student loans than Oxy graduates. ($113 vs. $244)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/