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Overview |
Pomona | Bowdoin College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Brunswick, ME | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,664 | 1,850 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #20 | #26 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pomona.edu | bowdoin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pomona | Bowdoin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,906 | $64,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,906 | $64,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,374 | $17,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,423 | $23,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $63,773 | $57,280 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 52% |
Admission |
Pomona | Bowdoin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,121 | 10,966 | ||
| Admitted | 819 | 879 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.8% | 57.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1560 | 1480/1550 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 5, 2026 |
Academics |
Pomona | Bowdoin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pomona | Bowdoin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,500 | $75,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $18,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $194 |
Diversity |
Pomona | Bowdoin College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Pomona | Bowdoin College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Pomona | Bowdoin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowdoin College is larger than than Pomona based on total student enrollment (1,850 students vs. 1,664 students)
Pomona vs. Bowdoin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pomona or Bowdoin College?
- Bowdoin College is 3.9% more expensive to attend than Pomona for in-state tuition ($64,304.00 vs. $61,906.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at Bowdoin College than Pomona College ($64,304.00 vs. $61,906.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pomona College than Bowdoin College ($17,423 vs. $23,110)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowdoin College are 15.2% lower than costs at Pomona College ($17,690 vs. $20,374)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pomona College than Bowdoin College (56% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pomona College students is 11.3% larger than aid received Bowdoin College ($63,773 vs. $57,280)
Pomona vs. Bowdoin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pomona or Bowdoin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bowdoin College or Pomona .
- Bowdoin College has a higher acceptance rate (8%) than Pomona (6.8%)
Pomona vs. Bowdoin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pomona or Bowdoin College? 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 Bowdoin College and Pomona.
- The graduation rate at Pomona is higher than Bowdoin College (95% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $4,500 more per year than Pomona graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $70,500)
- Pomona College students graduate with a $7,833 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowdoin College graduates. ($11,000 vs. $18,833)
- Pomona graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Bowdoin College graduates. ($113 vs. $194)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/