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Overview |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | UIC | ||
| Location | Pomona, CA | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,503 | 33,747 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #550 | #234 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csupomona.edu | uic.edu | ||
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Costs |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | UIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $10,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $25,578 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,330 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,480 | $10,384 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,040 | $13,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 73% |
Admission |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | UIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 49,079 | 23,562 | ||
| Admitted | 27,179 | 18,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.4% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1110/1340 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | UIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | UIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,400 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $193 |
Diversity |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | UIC | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | UIC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 5% | ||
Campus |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | UIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than California State Polytechnic University-Pomona based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 27,503 students)
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona vs. UIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona or UIC?
- University of Illinois at Chicago is 91% more expensive to attend than California State Polytechnic University-Pomona for in-state tuition ($10,970.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.1% higher at UIC than California State Polytechnic University Pomona ($25,578.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than California State Polytechnic University-Pomona ($10,384 vs. $12,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Chicago are 13.4% lower than costs at California State Polytechnic University Pomona ($14,400 vs. $16,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Chicago than California State Polytechnic University Pomona (73% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Chicago students is 52.8% larger than aid received California State Polytechnic University Pomona ($13,813 vs. $9,040)
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona vs. UIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona or UIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UIC or California State Polytechnic University-Pomona .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Chicago (1092) is 26 points higher than at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (1066)
- Incoming California State Polytechnic University-Pomona students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at UIC (24)
- Accepted freshman California State Polytechnic University-Pomona students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at UIC (3.41)
- UIC has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (55.4%)
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona vs. UIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona or UIC? 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 UIC and California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.
- The graduation rate at UIC is higher than California State Polytechnic University Pomona (54% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $6,500 more per year than California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $55,400)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates. ($18,750 vs. $19,000)
- UIC graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates. ($193 vs. $196)
- More California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/