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Is Pomona a Good School for the Money?

Below Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$172,809 Avg Total Cost

Pomona College Value Report

Is a Pomona degree worth it? Only you know for sure, but College Factual's value analysis can help answer that question. Keep reading for more.

Below Average Value Nationwide

Below Average National Value
Top 5% National Quality
Expensive Price

Pomona College is ranked #2,186 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe Pomona College is overpriced for the quality education it provides. (This takes into account average financial aid and may not apply to you if you have further scholarships, grant or aid provided to you.)

National Value Ranking  2186 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  2.45 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

That Degree May Cost You $172,809 in Total

The Pomona time to graduate is about 4.05 years and will cost an estimated $42,669 per year. This brings the total cost to 172,809.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$42,669
Average Years to Graduate4.05
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$172,809

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Depending on your personal circumstances, your net price may be well below the average Pomona net price, which could make this school a better value. You may quality for more financial aid, or be able to complete your degree faster than average. Get more details on Pomona cost.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$95,685 In-State With Aid
$304,131 Avg Cost No Aid
4.05 Years to Graduate

Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into averages.

Look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at Pomona.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$304,131#0F
All Students$172,809#2,186F
Only Students Receiving Aid$95,685#248A
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$304,131#F
All Students$172,809#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$95,685#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of California.

About 72% of Pomona students receive financial aid. Get more details on what Pomona financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates value by calculating average Pomona cost multiplied by time to graduate, and then compares that number to other schools of a similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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