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Swarthmore vs Pomona

Side-by-side admissions data for Swarthmore College and Pomona College. See which school matches your profile.

MetricSwarthmorePomona
Acceptance Rate7%7%
SAT Range (25th-75th)1450–15501440–1540
Average GPA3.953.95
Undergrad Enrollment1,6501,750
TypePrivatePrivate
LocationSwarthmore, PAClaremont, CA
Founded18641887
Test PolicyTest-OptionalTest-Optional
Need-BlindYesYes
Meets Full NeedYesYes

Which is right for you?

Swarthmore and Pomona weight admissions factors differently. Understanding these differences helps you decide which school better fits your strengths.

Both schools weight admissions factors similarly according to CDS data. The difference comes down to your personal fit, campus culture, and academic interests.

Swarthmore

Honors Program modeled on Oxford tutorials — famously rigorous academics.

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Pomona

Southern California's top LAC with access to 4 other Claremont Colleges.

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