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Overview |
Drake | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,685 | 455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #149 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drake.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drake | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,564 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,564 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,570 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,333 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,274 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Drake | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,621 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 5,796 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.2% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 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 |
Academics |
Drake | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drake | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $230 |
Diversity |
Drake | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Drake | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Drake | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drake University is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (4,685 students vs. 455 students)
Drake vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drake or Soka University of America?
- Drake University is 43.2% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($47,564.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.2% higher at Drake than Soka University of America ($47,564.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than Drake ($17,928 vs. $30,333)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drake University are 16% lower than costs at Soka University of America ($11,570 vs. $13,422)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Drake University as Soka University of America (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Soka University of America students is 9.4% larger than aid received Drake University ($34,200 vs. $31,274)
Drake vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drake 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 Drake .
- The average SAT score at Soka University of America (1229) is 5 points higher than at Drake (1224)
- Incoming Drake students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Soka University of America (27)
- Accepted freshman Drake students have at the same average high school GPA (3.7) as students at Soka University of America (3.7)
- Drake has a higher acceptance rate (67.2%) than Soka University of America (56.6%)
Drake vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drake 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 Drake.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than Drake University (87% vs. 75%)
- Soka University of America students graduate with a $3,712 lower median federal student loan debt than Drake graduates. ($22,288 vs. $26,000)
- Soka University of America graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Drake graduates. ($230 vs. $268)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drake students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/