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University of the Pacific (UOP) vs Pomona College

University of the Pacific and Pomona College, two esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. University of the Pacific, located in Stockton, California, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. Pomona College, nestled in Claremont, California, stands out with its rigorous admissions process, resulting in a highly selective student body. While both institutions offer a diverse range of academic programs, University of the Pacific is renowned for its strong programs in the health sciences, while Pomona College excels in the liberal arts and social sciences. Explore the detailed comparison table to delve into further distinctions, including student demographics, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your decision in choosing the ideal academic environment for your educational journey.
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University of the Pacific

Overview

Location Claremont, California Stockton, California
Campus setting Suburb: Large City: Large
College type 4 year 4 year
Control/business model Private (Non Profit) Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system Semester Semester
Degrees offered Undergraduate Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate 96.0% 84.0%
Common app member Yes No
Religious affiliation

Admission

Acceptance rate 6.6% 79.3%
Application fees $70 $50
SAT range 1470 - 1570 1120 - 1380
ACT range 33 - 35 24 - 32
Students submitting SAT score 37.0% 29.0%
Students submitting ACT score 29.0% 9.0%
Total number of applicants 11,620 10,901
Total number of admissions given out 771 8,645
Admitted students who chose to enroll 451 781
Yield rate 58.5% 9.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) N/A N/A
High school GPA Not required Required
Recommendation letters Required Required
High school transcript Not required Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) Required Required

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price $74,873 $72,129
Average net price $17,000 $21,311
Tuition $56,284 $51,628
Room & board
Room/dormitory: $10,666
Meal plan: $7,858
Room/dormitory: $8,350
Meal plan: $5,720
Available payment plans
  • Tuition payment plan
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 57.0%
Average amount $53,094 		99.0%
Average amount $35,732
Students receiving federal student loan 4.0%
Average amount $4,273 		48.0%
Average amount $5,152
Students taking out private loans 6.0%
Average amount $11,349 		3.0%
Average amount $19,389

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 1,764
Men 45.4% Women 54.6% 		3,306
Men 47.9% Women 52.1%
Graduate students N/A 2,760
Men 38.1% Women 61.9%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Moderate
Moderate
Out-of-state students N/A 9.9%
International students 11.3% 8.0%
Campus local/setting Suburb: Large City: Large
Dormitory capacity 1,612 2,064
First year students are required to live on campus? No No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from N/A California Virgin Islands Texas Nevada Washington

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Computer and Information Science
  • Multidisciplinary Studies
  • Psychology
  • Ethnic Studies
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences
  • Health Professions
  • Education
  • Legal Profession
  • Multidisciplinary Studies
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Students to faculty ratio 7:1 13:1
Institutional accreditation Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Outcome

Graduation rate 93.0% 69.5%
Dropout rate 4.3% 29.9%
Transferred out 2.5% N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
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
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (First Professional Degrees)
  • Year 1: $119,754
  • Year 2: $135,274
  • Year 3: $151,344
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $141,586
  • Year 3: $146,417
Dentistry (First Professional Degrees)
  • Year 1: $103,104
  • Year 2: $100,849
  • Year 3: $126,481
Engineering, General (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $78,722
  • Year 2: $84,653
  • Year 3: $99,751
Engineering, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: N/A
  • Year 3: $84,059
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $74,017
  • Year 3: $83,965
Law (First Professional Degrees)
  • Year 1: $56,789
  • Year 2: $62,766
  • Year 3: $79,116
Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $68,778
  • Year 3: $78,929
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $71,570
  • Year 2: $68,858
  • Year 3: $73,901
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $63,400
  • Year 2: $52,107
  • Year 3: $69,849

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