Claremont, CA · Claremont, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Claremont McKenna College | Pomona College | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 11.1% | 6.8% |
| In-State Tuition | $64,150 | $62,326 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $64,150 | $62,326 |
| Average Net Price | $11,693 | $3,284 |
| Graduation Rate | 95.0% | 93.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Claremont McKenna College accepts 11.1% of applicants. Pomona College accepts 6.8%. Claremont McKenna College's tuition is $64,150. Pomona College's is $62,326. Pomona College is cheaper. Six-year graduation rates are close: 95% at Claremont McKenna College, 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
Pomona College. It accepts 6.8% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Pomona College has lower published tuition: $62,326 versus $64,150. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
Claremont McKenna College: 95% of students finish in 6 years. 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.