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Overview |
Pomona | USC | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,716 | 48,945 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #21 | #34 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pomona.edu | usc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pomona | USC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,818 | $63,468 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,818 | $63,468 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,358 | $17,436 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,962 | $36,808 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,848 | $45,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 71% |
Admission |
Pomona | USC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,666 | 69,062 | ||
| Admitted | 749 | 8,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7% | 12% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.1% | 41.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1560 | 1450/1550 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Pomona | USC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pomona | USC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,500 | $85,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $22,375 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $231 |
Diversity |
Pomona | USC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Pomona | USC | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Pomona | USC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern California is larger than than Pomona based on total student enrollment (48,945 students vs. 1,716 students)
Pomona vs. USC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pomona or USC?
- University of Southern California is 7.9% more expensive to attend than Pomona for in-state tuition ($63,468.00 vs. $58,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at USC than Pomona College ($63,468.00 vs. $58,818.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pomona College than USC ($19,962 vs. $36,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern California are 11% lower than costs at Pomona College ($17,436 vs. $19,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern California than Pomona College (71% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pomona College students is 27.8% larger than aid received University of Southern California ($57,848 vs. $45,262)
Pomona vs. USC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pomona or USC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC or Pomona .
- The average SAT score at Pomona College (1435) is 44 points higher than at USC (1391)
- Incoming Pomona students have at the same average ACT score (32) as students at USC (32)
- Accepted freshman Pomona students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at USC (3.83)
- USC has a higher acceptance rate (12%) than Pomona (7%)
Pomona vs. USC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pomona or USC? 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 USC and Pomona.
- The graduation rate at Pomona is higher than University of Southern California (95% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from University of Southern California earn on average $15,000 more per year than Pomona graduates after ten years. ($85,500 vs. $70,500)
- Pomona College students graduate with a $11,375 lower median federal student loan debt than USC graduates. ($11,000 vs. $22,375)
- Pomona graduates are paying $118 less per month on federal student loans than USC graduates. ($113 vs. $231)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/