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Overview |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Pomona, CA | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 27,503 | 455 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #550 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csupomona.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,330 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,480 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,040 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 100% |
Admission |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 49,079 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 27,179 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.4% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1240/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $230 |
Diversity |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 20% | ||
Campus |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | Soka University of America | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California State Polytechnic University Pomona is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (27,503 students vs. 455 students)
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona or Soka University of America?
- Soka University of America is 478.5% more expensive to attend than California State Polytechnic University-Pomona for in-state tuition ($33,218.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.5% higher at Soka University of America than California State Polytechnic University Pomona ($33,218.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State Polytechnic University Pomona than Soka University of America ($12,480 vs. $17,928)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 21.7% lower than costs at California State Polytechnic University Pomona ($13,422 vs. $16,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than California State Polytechnic University Pomona (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Soka University of America students is 278.3% larger than aid received California State Polytechnic University Pomona ($34,200 vs. $9,040)
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 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 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona .
- The average SAT score at Soka University of America (1229) is 163 points higher than at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (1066)
- Incoming Soka University of America students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (24)
- Accepted freshman Soka University of America students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (3.69)
- Soka University of America has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (55.4%)
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 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 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than California State Polytechnic University Pomona (87% vs. 50%)
- California State Polytechnic University Pomona students graduate with a $3,288 lower median federal student loan debt than Soka University of America graduates. ($19,000 vs. $22,288)
- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Soka University of America graduates. ($196 vs. $230)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California State Polytechnic University-Pomona students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/