<p>Pomona has been described elsewhere on these boards as this:
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The Sagehens Ive met leave an impression of East Coast edgy softened by LA/SoCal sunshine
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I'd say that's a fair description. Less crunchy than a Carleton/Bowdoin/Oberlin, for instance.</p>
<p>Nonetheless, you need to visit and get your own feel. Pomona seems to fit your other needs quite well.</p>