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Overview |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | DUofC | ||
| Location | Pomona, CA | San Rafael, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,503 | 1,877 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #550 | #407 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csupomona.edu | dominican.edu | ||
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Costs |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | DUofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $48,606 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $48,606 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,330 | $15,489 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,480 | $49,907 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,040 | $17,194 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 91% |
Admission |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | DUofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 49,079 | 1,746 | ||
| Admitted | 27,179 | 1,627 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.4% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 23/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1088/1236 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | DUofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | DUofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,400 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $279 |
Diversity |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | DUofC | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | DUofC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 22% | ||
Campus |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | DUofC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State Polytechnic University Pomona is larger than than DUofC based on total student enrollment (27,503 students vs. 1,877 students)
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona vs. DUofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona or DUofC?
- Dominican University of California is 746.5% more expensive to attend than California State Polytechnic University-Pomona for in-state tuition ($48,606.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175.8% higher at DUofC than California State Polytechnic University Pomona ($48,606.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State Polytechnic University Pomona than DUofC ($12,480 vs. $49,907)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dominican University of California are 5.4% lower than costs at California State Polytechnic University Pomona ($15,489 vs. $16,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dominican University of California than California State Polytechnic University Pomona (91% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dominican University of California students is 90.2% larger than aid received California State Polytechnic University Pomona ($17,194 vs. $9,040)
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona vs. DUofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona or DUofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DUofC or California State Polytechnic University-Pomona .
- The average SAT score at California State Polytechnic University Pomona (1066) is 12 points higher than at DUofC (1054)
- Incoming California State Polytechnic University-Pomona students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at DUofC (23)
- Accepted freshman California State Polytechnic University-Pomona students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at DUofC (3.66)
- DUofC has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (55.4%)
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona vs. DUofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona or DUofC? 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 DUofC and California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.
- The graduation rate at DUofC is higher than California State Polytechnic University Pomona (56% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Dominican University of California earn on average $3,000 more per year than California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $55,400)
- California State Polytechnic University Pomona students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than DUofC graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than DUofC graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DUofC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/