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Overview |
Pomona | W&J | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,716 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #21 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pomona.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pomona | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,818 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,818 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,358 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,962 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,848 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 100% |
Admission |
Pomona | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,666 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 749 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.1% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1560 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pomona | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,500 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pomona | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Pomona | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Pomona | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (1,716 students vs. 1,151 students)
Pomona vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pomona or W&J?
- Pomona College is 18.6% more expensive to attend than W&J for in-state tuition ($58,818.00 vs. $49,612.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.6% higher at Pomona than Washington & Jefferson College ($58,818.00 vs. $49,612.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pomona College than W&J ($19,962 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 43.1% lower than costs at Pomona College ($13,524 vs. $19,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Pomona College (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pomona College students is 48.5% larger than aid received Washington & Jefferson College ($57,848 vs. $38,963)
Pomona vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pomona or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Pomona .
- Accepted freshman Pomona students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Pomona (7%)
Pomona vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pomona or W&J? 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 W&J and Pomona.
- The graduation rate at Pomona is higher than Washington & Jefferson College (95% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Pomona College earn on average $13,600 more per year than W&J graduates after ten years. ($70,500 vs. $56,900)
- Pomona College students graduate with a $16,000 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($11,000 vs. $27,000)
- Pomona graduates are paying $166 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($113 vs. $279)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/