Colorado College vs Pomona College

Colorado College and Pomona College, both highly regarded liberal arts institutions, offer distinct educational experiences. Colorado College stands out with its innovative block plan, where students focus on one course at a time, while Pomona College follows a traditional semester system. Colorado College boasts a slightly higher acceptance rate, making it somewhat easier to get into, while Pomona College has a slightly higher graduation rate. Both colleges offer a diverse range of popular majors, including social sciences, natural sciences, and humanities. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about the differences in student body demographics, financial aid opportunities, and other key aspects that can help you make an informed decision about which college aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Colorado College	Pomona College
Overview
Location	Colorado Springs, Colorado	Claremont, California
Campus setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	96.0%	96.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	14.3%	6.6%
Application fees		$70
SAT range	N/A	1470 - 1570
ACT range	N/A	33 - 35
Students submitting SAT score		37.0%
Students submitting ACT score		29.0%
Total number of applicants	10,975	11,620
Total number of admissions given out	1,564	771
Admitted students who chose to enroll	620	451
Yield rate	39.6%	58.5%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Not required	Not required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$79,562	$74,873
Average net price	$30,200	$17,000
Tuition	$61,596	$56,284
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $8,052 Meal plan: $5,616	Room/dormitory: $10,666 Meal plan: $7,858
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	57.0% Average amount $48,666	57.0% Average amount $53,094
Students receiving federal student loan	26.0% Average amount $5,010	4.0% Average amount $4,273
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $26,825	6.0% Average amount $11,349

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,241 Men 43.5% Women 56.5%	1,764 Men 45.4% Women 54.6%
Graduate students	25 Men 20.0% Women 80.0%	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	6.6%	11.3%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,745	1,612
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Physical Science Social Sciences Biological and Biomedical Sciences Psychology Natural Resources and Conservation	Computer and Information Science Multidisciplinary Studies Psychology Ethnic Studies Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	9:1	7:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	85.7%	93.0%
Dropout rate	2.2%	4.3%
Transferred out	11.5%	2.5%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,092 Year 2: $46,087 Year 3: $59,954 English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,396 Year 2: $20,482 Year 3: $29,045 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $21,826 Year 2: $20,140 Year 3: $16,137 Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,555 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $21,508 Year 3: N/A Political Science and Government (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,472 Year 2: $37,568 Year 3: N/A Sociology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: N/A	Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $110,738 Year 2: $128,737 Year 3: N/A Public Policy Analysis (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: N/A Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,038 Year 2: $77,213 Year 3: N/A

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