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Overview |
Pomona | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,716 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #21 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pomona.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pomona | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,818 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,818 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,358 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,962 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,848 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 61% |
Admission |
Pomona | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,666 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 749 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.1% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1560 | 1410/1533 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pomona | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pomona | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,500 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $222 |
Diversity |
Pomona | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Pomona | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Pomona | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Washington and Lee University is larger than than Pomona based on total student enrollment (2,243 students vs. 1,716 students)
Pomona vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pomona or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 3% more expensive to attend than Pomona for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $58,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at Washington and Lee than Pomona College ($60,590.00 vs. $58,818.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pomona College than Washington and Lee ($19,962 vs. $24,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington and Lee University are 14.4% lower than costs at Pomona College ($16,920 vs. $19,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington and Lee University than Pomona College (61% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pomona College students is 4.1% larger than aid received Washington and Lee University ($57,848 vs. $55,567)
Pomona vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pomona or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or Pomona .
- The average SAT score at Pomona College (1435) is 40 points higher than at Washington and Lee (1395)
- Incoming Pomona students have at the same average ACT score (32) as students at Washington and Lee (32)
- Accepted freshman Pomona students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Washington and Lee (3.87)
- Washington and Lee has a higher acceptance rate (17%) than Pomona (7%)
Pomona vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pomona or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and Pomona.
- The graduation rate at Pomona is higher than Washington and Lee University (95% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $18,500 more per year than Pomona graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $70,500)
- Pomona College students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington and Lee graduates. ($11,000 vs. $21,500)
- Pomona graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Washington and Lee graduates. ($113 vs. $222)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/