California State Polytechnic University-Pomona vs. Life Pacific University

Comparable Facts

Compare California State Polytechnic University Pomona in Pomona, CA with Life Pacific University in San Dimas, CA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

California State Polytechnic University Pomona is larger than Life Pacific University based on total student enrollment (27,636 students vs. 621 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• California State Polytechnic University Pomona is located in Pomona, CA (Midsize City setting); Life Pacific University is in San Dimas, CA (Large Suburban setting).
• California State Polytechnic University Pomona is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Life Pacific University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: California State Polytechnic University Pomona 25:1; Life Pacific University 12:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Life Pacific University are 26.9% lower than at California State Polytechnic University Pomona ($12,190 vs. $16,682).
• Out-of-state tuition is 8.5% higher at Life Pacific University than at California State Polytechnic University Pomona (about $1,738 more per year; $22,118 vs. $20,380).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Life Pacific University than at California State Polytechnic University Pomona (100% vs. 74%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Life Pacific University students is 15.7% larger than aid received by California State Polytechnic University Pomona students ($13,696 vs. $11,833).

Admissions details

• Typical ACT composite is 3 points higher at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona than at Life Pacific University (23 vs. 20, midpoint estimate).
• SAT or ACT scores are test-free at both California State Polytechnic University-Pomona and Life Pacific University.
• Typical fall application deadline: California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Nov 30, 2026; Life Pacific University May 1, 2027.
• Enrolled first-year students at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona average a 3.69 high school GPA, 0.78 higher than at Life Pacific University (2.91).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 12.5% at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona vs. 33.8% at Life Pacific University.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, California State Polytechnic University Pomona graduates have a $1,530 lower median loan debt than Life Pacific University graduates ($19,000 vs. $20,530).
• Among borrowers, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates have an estimated $16 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Life Pacific University graduates ($196 vs. $212).
• More California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life Pacific University students, three years after graduation (72% vs. 54%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.