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Claremont McKenna Kenyon HMC Stanford USC Denison Cal Poly Grinnell Case Western Macalester College UCLA Swarthmore| Pomona College | Oberlin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pomona | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,664 | 2,976 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #20 | #155 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pomona.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pomona | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,906 | $63,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,906 | $63,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,374 | $18,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,423 | $50,484 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $63,773 | $33,746 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 99% |
Admission |
Pomona | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,121 | 11,039 | ||
| Admitted | 819 | 3,641 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 33% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.8% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1560 | 1370/1510 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Pomona | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pomona | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,500 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $274 |
Diversity |
Pomona | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Pomona | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Pomona | Oberlin | ||
| 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
- Oberlin College is larger than than Pomona based on total student enrollment (2,976 students vs. 1,664 students)
Pomona vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pomona or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 2.9% more expensive to attend than Pomona for in-state tuition ($63,700.00 vs. $61,906.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Oberlin than Pomona College ($63,700.00 vs. $61,906.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pomona College than Oberlin ($17,423 vs. $50,484)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oberlin College are 7.6% lower than costs at Pomona College ($18,942 vs. $20,374)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Pomona College (99% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pomona College students is 89% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($63,773 vs. $33,746)
Pomona vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pomona or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or Pomona .
- The average SAT score at Pomona College (1435) is 78 points higher than at Oberlin (1357)
- Incoming Pomona students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Oberlin (31)
- Accepted freshman Pomona students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Oberlin has a higher acceptance rate (33%) than Pomona (6.8%)
Pomona vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pomona or Oberlin? 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 Oberlin and Pomona.
- The graduation rate at Pomona is higher than Oberlin College (95% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Pomona College earn on average $26,600 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($70,500 vs. $43,900)
- Pomona College students graduate with a $15,579 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($11,000 vs. $26,579)
- Pomona graduates are paying $161 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($113 vs. $274)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/