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Overview |
Pomona | St John's | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Annapolis, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,716 | 541 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #21 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pomona.edu | sjca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pomona | St John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,818 | $36,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,818 | $36,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,358 | $14,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,962 | $27,643 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,848 | $23,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 87% |
Admission |
Pomona | St John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,666 | 982 | ||
| Admitted | 749 | 490 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.1% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1560 | 1250/1460 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Pomona | St John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pomona | St John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,500 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pomona | St John's | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Pomona | St John's | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Pomona | St John's | ||
| 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 St John's based on total student enrollment (1,716 students vs. 541 students)
Pomona vs. St John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pomona or St John's?
- Pomona College is 63.2% more expensive to attend than St John's for in-state tuition ($58,818.00 vs. $36,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.2% higher at Pomona than St John's College ($58,818.00 vs. $36,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pomona College than St John's ($19,962 vs. $27,643)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St John's College are 35.7% lower than costs at Pomona College ($14,270 vs. $19,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's College than Pomona College (87% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pomona College students is 143.3% larger than aid received St John's College ($57,848 vs. $23,775)
Pomona vs. St John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pomona or St John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's or Pomona .
- Accepted freshman Pomona students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at St John's (3.81)
- St John's has a higher acceptance rate (49.9%) than Pomona (7%)
Pomona vs. St John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pomona or St John's? 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 St John's and Pomona.
- The graduation rate at Pomona is higher than St John's College (95% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Pomona College earn on average $29,300 more per year than St John's graduates after ten years. ($70,500 vs. $41,200)
- Pomona College students graduate with a $16,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's graduates. ($11,000 vs. $27,000)
- Pomona graduates are paying $166 less per month on federal student loans than St John's graduates. ($113 vs. $279)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/