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Pomona College vs University of Cincinnati-Main Campus: Which is Better?

Side-by-side comparison of acceptance rates, SAT scores, tuition, earnings, and more, updated with the latest College Scorecard data.

School

Pomona College

Claremont, CA

School

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, OH

Head-to-Head Stats

MetricPomonaUniversity of Cincinnati
Acceptance Rate6.8%wins87.7%
SAT Range (25th–75th)1480–1560wins1150–1360
ACT Range (25th–75th)33–35wins24–29
Tuition (Out-of-State)$62,326$30,582wins
Avg Net Price$19,424wins$23,156
Median Earnings (10 yr)$77,779wins$54,810
Graduation Rate93.2%wins71.5%
Retention Rate95.9%wins85.7%
Student–Faculty Ratio7:1wins19:1
Total Enrollment1,63829,094wins

Verdict

Based on the data above, Pomona edges out University of Cincinnati on 8 of 10 measurable categories, including key factors like acceptance rate, earnings, and graduation rate. That said, the right choice depends heavily on your major, financial situation, and campus culture fit.

Pomona Strengths

  • Acceptance Rate: 6.8%
  • SAT Range (25th–75th): 1480–1560
  • ACT Range (25th–75th): 33–35
  • Avg Net Price: $19,424

University of Cincinnati Strengths

  • Tuition (Out-of-State): $30,582
  • Total Enrollment: 29,094

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