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Overview |
Pomona | Luther Rice University | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Lithonia, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,716 | 581 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #21 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pomona.edu | lru.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pomona | Luther Rice University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,818 | $8,448 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,818 | $8,448 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,358 | $17,832 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,962 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,848 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 0% |
Admission |
Pomona | Luther Rice University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,666 | 37 | ||
| Admitted | 749 | 25 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7% | 67.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.1% | 76%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1480/1560 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 8, 2024 |
Academics |
Pomona | Luther Rice University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pomona | Luther Rice University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 11% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,500 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $258 |
Diversity |
Pomona | Luther Rice University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 72% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 45% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Pomona | Luther Rice University | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Pomona | Luther Rice University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pomona College is larger than than Luther Rice University based on total student enrollment (1,716 students vs. 581 students)
Pomona vs. Luther Rice University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pomona or Luther Rice University?
- Pomona College is 596.2% more expensive to attend than Luther Rice University for in-state tuition ($58,818.00 vs. $8,448.00)
- Out of state tuition is 596.2% higher at Pomona than Luther Rice University ($58,818.00 vs. $8,448.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther Rice University are 8.6% lower than costs at Pomona College ($17,832 vs. $19,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pomona College than Luther Rice University (47% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pomona College students is ?% larger than aid received Luther Rice University ($57,848 vs. $0)
Pomona vs. Luther Rice University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pomona or Luther Rice University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Luther Rice University or Pomona .
- Luther Rice University has a higher acceptance rate (67.6%) than Pomona (7%)
Pomona vs. Luther Rice University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pomona or Luther Rice University? 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 Luther Rice University and Pomona.
- The graduation rate at Pomona is higher than Luther Rice University (95% vs. 11%)
- Graduates from Pomona College earn on average $28,900 more per year than Luther Rice University graduates after ten years. ($70,500 vs. $41,600)
- Pomona College students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther Rice University graduates. ($11,000 vs. $25,000)
- Pomona graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than Luther Rice University graduates. ($113 vs. $258)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/