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Overview |
Arkansas Baptist College | Pomona | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Claremont, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 497 | 1,716 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #21 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arkansasbaptist.edu | pomona.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas Baptist College | Pomona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,760 | $58,818 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,760 | $58,818 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,826 | $19,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,164 | $19,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,560 | $57,848 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 47% |
Admission |
Arkansas Baptist College | Pomona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 10,666 | ||
| Admitted | - | 749 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 55.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1480/1560 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 8, 2024 |
Academics |
Arkansas Baptist College | Pomona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas Baptist College | Pomona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 4% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $24,500 | $70,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,281 | $11,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $437 | $113 |
Diversity |
Arkansas Baptist College | Pomona | ||
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| % Men | 77% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Arkansas Baptist College | Pomona | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas Baptist College | Pomona | ||
| 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 Arkansas Baptist College based on total student enrollment (1,716 students vs. 497 students)
Arkansas Baptist College vs. Pomona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas Baptist College or Pomona?
- Pomona College is 571.4% more expensive to attend than Arkansas Baptist College for in-state tuition ($58,818.00 vs. $8,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 571.4% higher at Pomona than Arkansas Baptist College ($58,818.00 vs. $8,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Baptist College than Pomona ($7,164 vs. $19,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Baptist College are 119.3% lower than costs at Pomona College ($8,826 vs. $19,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Baptist College than Pomona College (85% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pomona College students is 271.8% larger than aid received Arkansas Baptist College ($57,848 vs. $15,560)
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas Baptist College or Pomona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pomona or Arkansas Baptist College .
- Accepted freshman Pomona students have a 1.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Arkansas Baptist College (2.6)
Arkansas Baptist College vs. Pomona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas Baptist College or Pomona? 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 Pomona and Arkansas Baptist College.
- The graduation rate at Pomona is higher than Arkansas Baptist College (95% vs. 4%)
- Graduates from Pomona College earn on average $46,000 more per year than Arkansas Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($70,500 vs. $24,500)
- Pomona College students graduate with a $31,281 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas Baptist College graduates. ($11,000 vs. $42,281)
- Pomona graduates are paying $324 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas Baptist College graduates. ($113 vs. $437)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/