Pasadena, CA · Claremont, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| California Institute of Technology | Pomona College | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 3.1% | 6.8% |
| In-State Tuition | $63,255 | $62,326 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $63,255 | $62,326 |
| Average Net Price | $10,989 | $3,284 |
| Graduation Rate | 93.0% | 93.0% |
GradFax Analysis
California Institute of Technology accepts 3.1% of applicants. Pomona College accepts 6.8%. Tuition is close: $63,255 at California Institute of Technology, $62,326 at Pomona College. Six-year graduation rates are close: 93% at California Institute of Technology, 93% at Pomona College.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
California Institute of Technology. It accepts 3.1% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Pomona College has lower published tuition: $62,326 versus $63,255. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
Nearly the same. California Institute of Technology is at 93%; Pomona College is at 93%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.