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Overview |
Pomona | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,716 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #21 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pomona.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pomona | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,818 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,818 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,358 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,962 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,848 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 95% |
Admission |
Pomona | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,666 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 749 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.1% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1560 | 1350/1440 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Pomona | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pomona | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,500 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $227 |
Diversity |
Pomona | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Pomona | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Pomona | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gettysburg College is larger than than Pomona based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 1,716 students)
Pomona vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pomona or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 5% more expensive to attend than Pomona for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $58,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Gettysburg College than Pomona College ($61,760.00 vs. $58,818.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pomona College than Gettysburg College ($19,962 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 29.7% lower than costs at Pomona College ($14,930 vs. $19,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than Pomona College (95% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pomona College students is 33.8% larger than aid received Gettysburg College ($57,848 vs. $43,239)
Pomona vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pomona or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Pomona .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Pomona (7%)
Pomona vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pomona or Gettysburg College? 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 Gettysburg College and Pomona.
- The graduation rate at Pomona is higher than Gettysburg College (95% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Pomona College earn on average $9,600 more per year than Gettysburg College graduates after ten years. ($70,500 vs. $60,900)
- Pomona College students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gettysburg College graduates. ($11,000 vs. $22,000)
- Pomona graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Gettysburg College graduates. ($113 vs. $227)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/