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Overview |
Pomona | Augustana | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Rock Island, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,716 | 2,349 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #21 | #301 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pomona.edu | augustana.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pomona | Augustana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,818 | $47,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,818 | $47,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,358 | $11,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,962 | $24,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,848 | $34,946 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 100% |
Admission |
Pomona | Augustana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,666 | 6,965 | ||
| Admitted | 749 | 4,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.1% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1560 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 8, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Pomona | Augustana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pomona | Augustana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,500 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pomona | Augustana | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Pomona | Augustana | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Pomona | Augustana | ||
| 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
- Augustana College is larger than than Pomona based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 1,716 students)
Pomona vs. Augustana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pomona or Augustana?
- Pomona College is 23.1% more expensive to attend than Augustana for in-state tuition ($58,818.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.1% higher at Pomona than Augustana College ($58,818.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pomona College than Augustana ($19,962 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 64.3% lower than costs at Pomona College ($11,782 vs. $19,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Pomona College (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pomona College students is 65.5% larger than aid received Augustana College ($57,848 vs. $34,946)
Pomona vs. Augustana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pomona or Augustana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana or Pomona .
- Accepted freshman Pomona students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than Pomona (7%)
Pomona vs. Augustana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pomona or Augustana? 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 Augustana and Pomona.
- The graduation rate at Pomona is higher than Augustana College (95% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Pomona College earn on average $15,400 more per year than Augustana graduates after ten years. ($70,500 vs. $55,100)
- Pomona College students graduate with a $16,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($11,000 vs. $27,000)
- Pomona graduates are paying $166 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($113 vs. $279)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/