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Overview |
Pomona | WUSTL | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,664 | 16,500 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #20 | #21 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pomona.edu | wustl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pomona | WUSTL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,906 | $61,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,906 | $61,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,374 | $20,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,423 | $22,440 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $63,773 | $61,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 48% |
Admission |
Pomona | WUSTL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,121 | 32,240 | ||
| Admitted | 819 | 3,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 12% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.8% | 47.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1560 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 4, 2026 |
Academics |
Pomona | WUSTL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pomona | WUSTL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,500 | $82,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $19,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $205 |
Diversity |
Pomona | WUSTL | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Pomona | WUSTL | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Pomona | WUSTL | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington University in St Louis is larger than than Pomona based on total student enrollment (16,500 students vs. 1,664 students)
Pomona vs. WUSTL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pomona or WUSTL ?
- Pomona College is 0.3% more expensive to attend than WUSTL for in-state tuition ($61,906.00 vs. $61,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at Pomona than Washington University in St Louis ($61,906.00 vs. $61,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pomona College than WUSTL ($17,423 vs. $22,440)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pomona College are 2% lower than costs at Washington University in St Louis ($20,374 vs. $20,778)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pomona College than Washington University in St Louis (56% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pomona College students is 4.5% larger than aid received Washington University in St Louis ($63,773 vs. $61,036)
Pomona vs. WUSTL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pomona or WUSTL ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WUSTL or Pomona .
- The average SAT score at Washington University in St Louis (1469) is 34 points higher than at Pomona (1435)
- Incoming WUSTL students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Pomona (32)
- Accepted freshman WUSTL students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Pomona (3.89)
- WUSTL has a higher acceptance rate (12%) than Pomona (6.8%)
Pomona vs. WUSTL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pomona or WUSTL ? 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 WUSTL and Pomona.
- The graduation rate at Pomona is higher than Washington University in St Louis (95% vs. 93%)
- Graduates from Washington University in St Louis earn on average $12,300 more per year than Pomona graduates after ten years. ($82,800 vs. $70,500)
- Pomona College students graduate with a $8,900 lower median federal student loan debt than WUSTL graduates. ($11,000 vs. $19,900)
- Pomona graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than WUSTL graduates. ($113 vs. $205)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/