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<p>You have it backwards. The majority of categories in which Pomona excels (admit rate, standardized test scores, top 10 percent) are inputs. These admissions criteria say nothing about how well Pomona educates its students. Spending money on faculty resources results in highly qualified, nationally recognized professors who have a direct affect on outputs (the qualifications and academic achievements of graduates). I’m not saying that Pomona doesn’t do an excellent job of educating students–quite the opposite. I am saying that admissions statistics have little to do with how well Pomona educates its students. Alumni giving rate also is an output. If graduates feel like the college provided them with a worthwhile academic experience, they’re much more likely to contribute money. That speaks volumes about overall satisfaction with their alma mater.</p>