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Claremont, CA · Stanford, CA
| Pomona College | Stanford University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $19,285/yr | $13,807/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $4,841/yr | -$2,536/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $11,782 | $12,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $7,026/yr | -$193/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $17,054/yr | $3,212/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $15,719/yr | $11,092/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $37,842/yr | $53,882/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $125/mo | $127/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $21,394/yr | $21,315/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $18,229/yr | No data reported |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,100/yr | $825/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,500/yr | $4,842/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $85,300/yr | $87,833/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $65,420/yr | $65,910/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $65,420/yr | $65,910/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 20% | 19% |
| Students taking federal loans | 9.4% | 6.2% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 7.1% | 3.6% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1490–1560 | 1510–1580 |
| SAT average | 1534 | 1553 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 33–35 | 34–35 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 35–36 · Math 31–35 | English 35–36 · Math 33–36 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 12,121 | 53,733 |
| Students accepted | 819 | 2,099 |
| Students who enrolled | 408 | 1,699 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 50% | 81% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 29% | 47% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 15% | 22% |
| High-school GPA | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 93% | 92% |
| Freshmen who come back | 98% | 98% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $77,779/yr | $124,080/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $44,975–$118,516 | $73,321–$219,740 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 95% | 97% |
| White students graduating | 95% | 94% |
| Black students graduating | 86% | 90% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 96% | 91% |
| Asian students graduating | 98% | 92% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $60,850/yr | $102,887/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 82% | 91% |
| Graduate on time | 61% | 51% |
| Pell students who graduate | 94% | 88% |
| First-gen students who finish | No data reported | 90% |
| Low-income students who finish | No data reported | 85% |
| Students who transfer out | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $68,385/yr | $109,851/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Social Sciences 20% · Computer & Information Sciences 17% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 14% | Computer & Information Sciences 21% · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 19% · Social Sciences 15% |
| Most popular program | Social Sciences — 20% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 21% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 17% of degrees | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 19% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 14% of degrees | Social Sciences — 15% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Physical Sciences — 7% of degrees | Engineering — 15% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Mathematics & Statistics — 6% of degrees | Mathematics & Statistics — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Computer Science — $143,084/yr | Computer Science — $199,761/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 43% | 52% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,666 | 7,554 |
| Students per professor | 7 : 1 | 6 : 1 |
| Graduate students | No data reported | 10,721 |
| Average professor pay | $15,085/mo | $25,198/mo |
| Full-time professors | 94% | 99% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission |
| Median family income | $42,689 | $44,842 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Claremont, CA | Stanford, CA |
| Region | Far West | Far West |
| Founded | 1887 | 1885 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 14% | 13% |
| Men | 45% | 48% |
| Women | 55% | 52% |
| White students | 28% | 23% |
| Black students | 9.2% | 7.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 17% | 17% |
| Asian students | 19% | 29% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 9.6% |
| Other / not reported | 4% | 1.4% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 30% | 30% |
| Part-time students | 0.4% | 0% |
| Students age 25+ | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $45,049/yr | $154,517/yr |
| Endowment | $3.0B | $37.6B |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,609 | 14,415 |
| Required to live on campus | No | Yes — for first-year students |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $11,730/yr | $12,597/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $8,644/yr | $7,325/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Quarter |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army, Navy, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | No | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | No | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | No | No |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | No |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division I-FBS |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 21 | 38 |
| Student athletes | 542 | 838 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $39.7M |
| Athletics budget | $7.2M | $192.8M |
| Athletics revenue | $7.3M | $192.8M |
| Recruiting spend | $76,947 | $2.7M |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.