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Overview |
Pomona | MHC | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | South Hadley, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,716 | 2,392 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #21 | #85 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pomona.edu | mtholyoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pomona | MHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,818 | $58,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,818 | $58,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,358 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,962 | $35,765 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,848 | $39,304 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 80% |
Admission |
Pomona | MHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,666 | 4,894 | ||
| Admitted | 749 | 1,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.1% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1560 | 1350/1540 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Pomona | MHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pomona | MHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,500 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $21,206 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $219 |
Diversity |
Pomona | MHC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Pomona | MHC | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Pomona | MHC | ||
| 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
- Mount Holyoke College is larger than than Pomona based on total student enrollment (2,392 students vs. 1,716 students)
Pomona vs. MHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pomona or MHC?
- Pomona College is 0.9% more expensive to attend than MHC for in-state tuition ($58,818.00 vs. $58,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at Pomona than Mount Holyoke College ($58,818.00 vs. $58,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pomona College than MHC ($19,962 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Holyoke College are 12.7% lower than costs at Pomona College ($17,180 vs. $19,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Holyoke College than Pomona College (80% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pomona College students is 47.2% larger than aid received Mount Holyoke College ($57,848 vs. $39,304)
Pomona vs. MHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pomona or MHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MHC or Pomona .
- Accepted freshman Pomona students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at MHC (3.87)
- MHC has a higher acceptance rate (39.8%) than Pomona (7%)
Pomona vs. MHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pomona or MHC? 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 MHC and Pomona.
- The graduation rate at Pomona is higher than Mount Holyoke College (95% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Pomona College earn on average $20,500 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($70,500 vs. $50,000)
- Pomona College students graduate with a $10,206 lower median federal student loan debt than MHC graduates. ($11,000 vs. $21,206)
- Pomona graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than MHC graduates. ($113 vs. $219)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/