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Overview |
Pomona | Bates | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Lewiston, ME | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,716 | 1,790 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #21 | #43 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pomona.edu | bates.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pomona | Bates | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,818 | $61,066 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,818 | $61,066 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,358 | $17,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,962 | $27,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,848 | $51,414 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 36% |
Admission |
Pomona | Bates | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,666 | 8,273 | ||
| Admitted | 749 | 1,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7% | 13.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.1% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 32/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1560 | 1420/1520 | ||
| 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 8, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pomona | Bates | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pomona | Bates | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,500 | $75,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $14,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $149 |
Diversity |
Pomona | Bates | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Pomona | Bates | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Pomona | Bates | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bates College is larger than than Pomona based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 1,716 students)
Pomona vs. Bates Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pomona or Bates?
- Bates College is 3.8% more expensive to attend than Pomona for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $58,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at Bates than Pomona College ($61,066.00 vs. $58,818.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pomona College than Bates ($19,962 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bates College are 12.4% lower than costs at Pomona College ($17,224 vs. $19,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pomona College than Bates College (47% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pomona College students is 12.5% larger than aid received Bates College ($57,848 vs. $51,414)
Pomona vs. Bates Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pomona or Bates? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bates or Pomona .
- Bates has a higher acceptance rate (13.7%) than Pomona (7%)
Pomona vs. Bates Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pomona or Bates? 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 Bates and Pomona.
- The graduation rate at Pomona is higher than Bates College (95% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $5,200 more per year than Pomona graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $70,500)
- Pomona College students graduate with a $3,450 lower median federal student loan debt than Bates graduates. ($11,000 vs. $14,450)
- Pomona graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Bates graduates. ($113 vs. $149)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/