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Utah State University Utah Baylor BYU-I Southern Utah University UVU WCU CU Boulder BYUH Stanford Pepperdine George Washington| Brigham Young University Provo | Soka University of America | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BYU | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Provo, UT | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 34,464 | 455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #125 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | byu.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
BYU | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,304 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,304 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,560 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,521 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,325 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 100% |
Admission |
BYU | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,559 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 7,040 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 79% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1280/1468 | 1240/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 16, 2023 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
BYU | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BYU | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $230 |
Diversity |
BYU | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
BYU | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 20% | ||
Campus |
BYU | Soka University of America | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Brigham Young University Provo is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (34,464 students vs. 455 students)
BYU vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BYU or Soka University of America?
- Soka University of America is 426.9% more expensive to attend than BYU for in-state tuition ($33,218.00 vs. $6,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 426.9% higher at Soka University of America than Brigham Young University Provo ($33,218.00 vs. $6,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brigham Young University Provo than Soka University of America ($13,521 vs. $17,928)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brigham Young University Provo are 56.8% lower than costs at Soka University of America ($8,560 vs. $13,422)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than Brigham Young University Provo (100% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Soka University of America students is 440.7% larger than aid received Brigham Young University Provo ($34,200 vs. $6,325)
BYU vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BYU or Soka University of America? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Soka University of America or BYU .
- The average SAT score at Brigham Young University Provo (1290) is 61 points higher than at Soka University of America (1229)
- Incoming BYU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Soka University of America (27)
- Accepted freshman BYU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Soka University of America (3.7)
- BYU has a higher acceptance rate (66.7%) than Soka University of America (56.6%)
BYU vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BYU or Soka University of America? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Soka University of America and BYU.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than Brigham Young University Provo (87% vs. 78%)
- Brigham Young University Provo students graduate with a $11,288 lower median federal student loan debt than Soka University of America graduates. ($11,000 vs. $22,288)
- BYU graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than Soka University of America graduates. ($113 vs. $230)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BYU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/