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Overview |
Pomona | Manchester University | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | North Manchester, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,716 | 1,217 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #21 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pomona.edu | manchester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pomona | Manchester University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,818 | $34,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,818 | $34,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,358 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,962 | $18,024 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,848 | $28,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 100% |
Admission |
Pomona | Manchester University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,666 | 2,871 | ||
| Admitted | 749 | 1,906 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.1% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| 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 | Manchester University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pomona | Manchester University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,500 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pomona | Manchester University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Pomona | Manchester University | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Pomona | Manchester University | ||
| 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 Manchester University based on total student enrollment (1,716 students vs. 1,217 students)
Pomona vs. Manchester University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pomona or Manchester University?
- Pomona College is 70.5% more expensive to attend than Manchester University for in-state tuition ($58,818.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.5% higher at Pomona than Manchester University ($58,818.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than Pomona ($18,024 vs. $19,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 81% lower than costs at Pomona College ($10,694 vs. $19,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Pomona College (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pomona College students is 102.7% larger than aid received Manchester University ($57,848 vs. $28,535)
Pomona vs. Manchester University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pomona or Manchester University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manchester University or Pomona .
- The average SAT score at Pomona College (1435) is 422 points higher than at Manchester University (1013)
- Incoming Pomona students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Manchester University (23)
- Accepted freshman Pomona students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Manchester University (3.41)
- Manchester University has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than Pomona (7%)
Pomona vs. Manchester University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pomona or Manchester 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 Manchester University and Pomona.
- The graduation rate at Pomona is higher than Manchester University (95% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Pomona College earn on average $28,400 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($70,500 vs. $42,100)
- Pomona College students graduate with a $16,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($11,000 vs. $27,000)
- Pomona graduates are paying $166 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($113 vs. $279)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/