Claremont, CA · Los Angeles, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Pomona College | USC | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 10.0% |
| In-State Tuition | $62,326 | $68,237 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $62,326 | $68,237 |
| Average Net Price | $3,284 | $23,317 |
| Graduation Rate | 93.0% | 92.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Pomona College accepts 6.8% of applicants. USC accepts 10.0%. Pomona College's tuition is $62,326. USC's is $68,237. Pomona College is cheaper. Six-year graduation rates are close: 93% at Pomona College, 92% at USC.
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 $68,237. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
Nearly the same. Pomona College is at 93%; USC is at 92%.
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.