Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Claremont McKenna HMC Stanford USC Cal Poly UCLA Swarthmore Amherst Oxy Scripps College WUSTL Northwestern| Pomona College | Bard College at Simon's Rock | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Pomona | Simon's Rock | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Great Barrington, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,716 | 298 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #21 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pomona.edu | simons-rock.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Pomona | Simon's Rock | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,818 | $61,600 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,818 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,358 | $17,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,962 | $44,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,848 | $38,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 98% |
Admission |
Pomona | Simon's Rock | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,666 | 154 | ||
| Admitted | 749 | 147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.1% | 63.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1480/1560 | |||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Pomona | Simon's Rock | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 6:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Pomona | Simon's Rock | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,500 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $149 |
Diversity |
Pomona | Simon's Rock | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
Pomona | Simon's Rock | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 24% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Pomona | Simon's Rock | ||
| 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
- Pomona College is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (1,716 students vs. 298 students)
Pomona vs. Simon's Rock Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pomona or Simon's Rock?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 4.7% more expensive to attend than Pomona for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $58,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at Simon's Rock than Pomona College ($61,600.00 vs. $58,818.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pomona College than Simon's Rock ($19,962 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bard College at Simon's Rock are 12.5% lower than costs at Pomona College ($17,200 vs. $19,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Pomona College (98% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pomona College students is 51.8% larger than aid received Bard College at Simon's Rock ($57,848 vs. $38,119)
Pomona vs. Simon's Rock Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pomona or Simon's Rock? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simon's Rock or Pomona .
- Accepted freshman Pomona students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Simon's Rock (3.54)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Pomona (7%)
Pomona vs. Simon's Rock Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pomona or Simon's Rock? 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 Simon's Rock and Pomona.
- Graduates from Pomona College earn on average $30,600 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($70,500 vs. $39,900)
- Pomona College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Simon's Rock graduates. ($11,000 vs. $14,500)
- Pomona graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Simon's Rock graduates. ($113 vs. $149)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/