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Overview |
Pomona | Reed | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,664 | 1,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #20 | #80 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pomona.edu | reed.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pomona | Reed | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,906 | $66,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,906 | $66,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,374 | $16,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,423 | $36,993 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $63,773 | $46,317 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 55% |
Admission |
Pomona | Reed | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,121 | 10,045 | ||
| Admitted | 819 | 2,728 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 27.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.8% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1560 | 1300/1510 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Pomona | Reed | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pomona | Reed | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,500 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $165 |
Diversity |
Pomona | Reed | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 8% | ||
| % International | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Pomona | Reed | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Pomona | Reed | ||
| 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
- Pomona College is larger than than Reed based on total student enrollment (1,664 students vs. 1,458 students)
Pomona vs. Reed Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pomona or Reed?
- Reed College is 7.8% more expensive to attend than Pomona for in-state tuition ($66,710.00 vs. $61,906.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at Reed than Pomona College ($66,710.00 vs. $61,906.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pomona College than Reed ($17,423 vs. $36,993)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Reed College are 21.1% lower than costs at Pomona College ($16,820 vs. $20,374)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pomona College than Reed College (56% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pomona College students is 37.7% larger than aid received Reed College ($63,773 vs. $46,317)
Pomona vs. Reed Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pomona or Reed? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Reed or Pomona .
- The average SAT score at Pomona College (1435) is 52 points higher than at Reed (1383)
- Incoming Pomona students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Reed (31)
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Pomona (3.89)
- Reed has a higher acceptance rate (27.2%) than Pomona (6.8%)
Pomona vs. Reed Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pomona or Reed? 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 Reed and Pomona.
- The graduation rate at Pomona is higher than Reed College (95% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Pomona College earn on average $23,300 more per year than Reed graduates after ten years. ($70,500 vs. $47,200)
- Pomona College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Reed graduates. ($11,000 vs. $16,000)
- Pomona graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Reed graduates. ($113 vs. $165)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/