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Villanova BC Providence Fordham Trinity College Fairfield University Union College Colgate Lafayette College WPI Clark University Lehigh| College of the Holy Cross | Soka University of America | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $230 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | 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
- College of the Holy Cross is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 455 students)
Holy Cross vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Soka University of America?
- College of the Holy Cross is 73.4% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.4% higher at Holy Cross than Soka University of America ($57,600.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than Holy Cross ($17,928 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 23.8% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($13,422 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than College of the Holy Cross (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 15.8% larger than aid received Soka University of America ($39,615 vs. $34,200)
Holy Cross vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross 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 Holy Cross .
- Soka University of America has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross 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 Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Soka University of America (91% vs. 87%)
- Soka University of America students graduate with a $5,212 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($22,288 vs. $27,500)
- Soka University of America graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($230 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Soka University of America students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/