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Overview |
Pomona | Emory | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,716 | 14,841 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #21 | #24 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pomona.edu | emory.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pomona | Emory | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,818 | $57,120 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,818 | $57,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,358 | $17,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,962 | $26,680 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,848 | $48,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 51% |
Admission |
Pomona | Emory | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,666 | 33,179 | ||
| Admitted | 749 | 3,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7% | 11.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.1% | 37.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1560 | 1430/1550 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pomona | Emory | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pomona | Emory | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,500 | $81,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $17,233 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $178 |
Diversity |
Pomona | Emory | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Pomona | Emory | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Pomona | Emory | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emory University is larger than than Pomona based on total student enrollment (14,841 students vs. 1,716 students)
Pomona vs. Emory Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pomona or Emory?
- Pomona College is 3% more expensive to attend than Emory for in-state tuition ($58,818.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at Pomona than Emory University ($58,818.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pomona College than Emory ($19,962 vs. $26,680)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emory University are 13.8% lower than costs at Pomona College ($17,016 vs. $19,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory University than Pomona College (51% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pomona College students is 18.3% larger than aid received Emory University ($57,848 vs. $48,914)
Pomona vs. Emory Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pomona or Emory? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory or Pomona .
- The average SAT score at Pomona College (1435) is 55 points higher than at Emory (1380)
- Incoming Pomona students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Emory (31)
- Accepted freshman Pomona students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Emory (3.8)
- Emory has a higher acceptance rate (11.4%) than Pomona (7%)
Pomona vs. Emory Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pomona or Emory? 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 Emory and Pomona.
- The graduation rate at Pomona is higher than Emory University (95% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $11,000 more per year than Pomona graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $70,500)
- Pomona College students graduate with a $6,233 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory graduates. ($11,000 vs. $17,233)
- Pomona graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Emory graduates. ($113 vs. $178)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/