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Overview |
Pomona | UChicago | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,716 | 18,339 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #21 | #7 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pomona.edu | uchicago.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pomona | UChicago | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,818 | $61,179 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,818 | $61,179 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,358 | $18,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,962 | $36,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,848 | $48,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 52% |
Admission |
Pomona | UChicago | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,666 | 37,522 | ||
| Admitted | 749 | 2,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7% | 5.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.1% | 84.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1560 | 1500/1580 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Pomona | UChicago | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pomona | UChicago | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,500 | $98,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $149 |
Diversity |
Pomona | UChicago | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 10% |
Students |
Pomona | UChicago | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Pomona | UChicago | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Chicago is larger than than Pomona based on total student enrollment (18,339 students vs. 1,716 students)
Pomona vs. UChicago Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pomona or UChicago?
- University of Chicago is 4% more expensive to attend than Pomona for in-state tuition ($61,179.00 vs. $58,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at UChicago than Pomona College ($61,179.00 vs. $58,818.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pomona College than UChicago ($19,962 vs. $36,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Chicago are 5.2% lower than costs at Pomona College ($18,396 vs. $19,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Chicago than Pomona College (52% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pomona College students is 19.5% larger than aid received University of Chicago ($57,848 vs. $48,422)
Pomona vs. UChicago Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pomona or UChicago? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UChicago or Pomona .
- The average SAT score at University of Chicago (1506) is 71 points higher than at Pomona (1435)
- Incoming UChicago students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Pomona (32)
- Accepted freshman UChicago students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Pomona (3.89)
- Pomona has a higher acceptance rate (7%) than UChicago (5.4%)
Pomona vs. UChicago Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pomona or UChicago? 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 UChicago and Pomona.
- The graduation rate at Pomona is higher than University of Chicago (95% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from University of Chicago earn on average $28,000 more per year than Pomona graduates after ten years. ($98,500 vs. $70,500)
- Pomona College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UChicago graduates. ($11,000 vs. $14,500)
- Pomona graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than UChicago graduates. ($113 vs. $149)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/