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Overview |
Fisk University | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,005 | 476 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #600 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fisk.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisk University | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,320 | $34,382 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,320 | $34,382 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,698 | $13,892 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,836 | $18,807 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,400 | $33,951 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Fisk University | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,982 | 397 | ||
| Admitted | 4,622 | 276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.9% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1160/1480 | 1220/1460 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Fisk University | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisk University | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $230 |
Diversity |
Fisk University | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 88% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Fisk University | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Fisk University | 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
- Fisk University is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (1,005 students vs. 476 students)
Fisk University vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisk University or Soka University of America?
- Soka University of America is 54% more expensive to attend than Fisk University for in-state tuition ($34,382.00 vs. $22,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54% higher at Soka University of America than Fisk University ($34,382.00 vs. $22,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than Fisk University ($18,807 vs. $19,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fisk University are 18.8% lower than costs at Soka University of America ($11,698 vs. $13,892)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than Fisk University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Soka University of America students is 66.4% larger than aid received Fisk University ($33,951 vs. $20,400)
Fisk University vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisk University 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 Fisk University .
- The average SAT score at Soka University of America (1229) is 292 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming Soka University of America students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman Soka University of America students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Soka University of America has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Fisk University (57.9%)
Fisk University vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisk University 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 Fisk University.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than Fisk University (87% vs. 45%)
- Soka University of America students graduate with a $3,712 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisk University graduates. ($22,288 vs. $26,000)
- Soka University of America graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Fisk University graduates. ($230 vs. $268)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/