College comparison

Harvard vs Pomona

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Harvard Cambridge, MA	Pomona Claremont, CA
Acceptance rateHarvard University is more selective	4%	7%
SAT (25–75)	1510–1580	1490–1560
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	7,601	1,666
Avg net price	$19,066	$19,285
Median earnings (10 yr)Harvard reports higher median earnings	$101,817	$77,779
Graduation rate	98%	93%
Median debt	$14,000	$11,782
Economic mobility	1.8%	2.0%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Harvard University or Pomona College harder to get into?

Harvard University is more selective: Harvard University's acceptance rate is approximately 4% and Pomona College's is approximately 7% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Harvard University vs Pomona College?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1510–1580 at Harvard University and 1490–1560 at Pomona College. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.