Claremont, CA · Stanford, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Pomona College | Stanford University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 3.9% |
| In-State Tuition | $62,326 | $62,484 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $62,326 | $62,484 |
| Average Net Price | $3,284 | $3,796 |
| Graduation Rate | 93.0% | 93.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Pomona College accepts 6.8% of applicants. Stanford University accepts 3.9%. Tuition is close: $62,326 at Pomona College, $62,484 at Stanford University. Six-year graduation rates are close: 93% at Pomona College, 93% at Stanford University.
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
Stanford University. It accepts 3.9% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Pomona College has lower published tuition: $62,326 versus $62,484. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
Nearly the same. Pomona College is at 93%; Stanford University 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.