<p>Pomona and CMC are completely different. CMC seems much more homogeneous than Pomona(although perhaps not statistically). In their View Book, CMC describes their students as “driven”-well doesn’t that just say it all? Pomona has a cooperative rather than competitive feel and is one of the most diverse colleges in the nation. CMC has a “jockish” vibe and we have noticed that so many of the guys look like athletes, whether they are or not. I have heard students say that Pomona is much more laid back than CMC. CMC is more of a party school as well. The consortium is truly outstanding, offering all of the advantages of a larger school with the benefits that a small school offers. Students most definitely use all the dining halls as well as other facilities. It’s very easy to get to know students from the other colleges and things such as the phys. ed. requirement provide a fun environment in which to do so. My child attends Pomona, and we have a saying in our house that Pomona is “as advertised”-the most accessible and amazing professors, a supportive environment, extremely intellectual without being snobby, with really, really nice kids. I’m sure CMC is wonderful too, for the right person, but we have observed that the 5 C’s are all very distinctive and it would benefit you to spend time at those that you’re considering.</p>