California State Polytechnic University-Pomona vs. Northeastern University Oakland

Comparable Facts

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

California State Polytechnic University Pomona is larger than Northeastern University Oakland based on total student enrollment (27,636 students vs. 640 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• California State Polytechnic University Pomona is located in Pomona, CA (Midsize City setting); Northeastern University Oakland is in Oakland, CA (Large City setting).
• California State Polytechnic University Pomona is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Northeastern University Oakland is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: California State Polytechnic University Pomona 25:1; Northeastern University Oakland 7:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State Polytechnic University Pomona are 14.8% lower than at Northeastern University Oakland ($16,682 vs. $19,580).
• Out-of-state tuition is 232.6% higher at Northeastern University Oakland than at California State Polytechnic University Pomona (about $47,398 more per year; $67,778 vs. $20,380).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at California State Polytechnic University Pomona than at Northeastern University Oakland (74% vs. 67%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University Oakland students is 389.7% larger than aid received by California State Polytechnic University Pomona students ($57,948 vs. $11,833).

Admissions details

• Typical ACT composite is 9 points higher at Northeastern University Oakland than at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (32 vs. 23, midpoint estimate).
• SAT or ACT scores are test-free at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, test optional at Northeastern University Oakland.
• Typical fall application deadline: California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Nov 30, 2026.
• Enrolled first-year students at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona average a 3.69 high school GPA, 0.12 higher than at Northeastern University Oakland (3.57).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 12.5% at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona vs. 14.9% at Northeastern University Oakland.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, California State Polytechnic University Pomona graduates have a $4,500 lower median loan debt than Northeastern University Oakland graduates ($19,000 vs. $23,500).
• Among borrowers, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates have an estimated $46 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Northeastern University Oakland graduates ($196 vs. $242).
• More California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern University Oakland students, three years after graduation (72% vs. 66%).

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