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Overview |
Pomona | Naropa University | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Boulder, CO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,716 | 1,065 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #21 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pomona.edu | naropa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pomona | Naropa University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,818 | $34,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,818 | $34,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,358 | $10,696 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,962 | $28,145 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,848 | $24,146 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 89% |
Admission |
Pomona | Naropa University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,666 | 94 | ||
| Admitted | 749 | 94 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.1% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.42 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 8, 2024 |
Academics |
Pomona | Naropa University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pomona | Naropa University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,500 | $25,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $274 |
Diversity |
Pomona | Naropa University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 11% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 11% |
Students |
Pomona | Naropa University | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Pomona | Naropa University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 Naropa University based on total student enrollment (1,716 students vs. 1,065 students)
Pomona vs. Naropa University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pomona or Naropa University?
- Pomona College is 71% more expensive to attend than Naropa University for in-state tuition ($58,818.00 vs. $34,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71% higher at Pomona than Naropa University ($58,818.00 vs. $34,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pomona College than Naropa University ($19,962 vs. $28,145)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Naropa University are 81% lower than costs at Pomona College ($10,696 vs. $19,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Naropa University than Pomona College (89% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pomona College students is 139.6% larger than aid received Naropa University ($57,848 vs. $24,146)
Pomona vs. Naropa University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pomona or Naropa University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Naropa University or Pomona .
- Accepted freshman Pomona students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Naropa University (3.42)
- Naropa University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Pomona (7%)
Pomona vs. Naropa University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pomona or Naropa 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 Naropa University and Pomona.
- The graduation rate at Pomona is higher than Naropa University (95% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Pomona College earn on average $44,700 more per year than Naropa University graduates after ten years. ($70,500 vs. $25,800)
- Pomona College students graduate with a $15,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Naropa University graduates. ($11,000 vs. $26,500)
- Pomona graduates are paying $161 less per month on federal student loans than Naropa University graduates. ($113 vs. $274)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/