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Overview |
Holy Cross College | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 434 | 455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcc-nd.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross College | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,500 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,500 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,650 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,381 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross College | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 944 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 719 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1203/1373 | 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 | Jul 28, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Holy Cross College | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross College | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $230 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross College | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Holy Cross College | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross College | 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
- Soka University of America is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (455 students vs. 434 students)
Holy Cross College vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross College or Soka University of America?
- Holy Cross College is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($33,500.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Holy Cross College than Soka University of America ($33,500.00 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 College ($17,928 vs. $22,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Cross College are 11.9% lower than costs at Soka University of America ($12,000 vs. $13,422)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than Holy Cross College (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Soka University of America students is 40.3% larger than aid received Holy Cross College ($34,200 vs. $24,381)
Holy Cross College vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross College 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 College .
- The average SAT score at Soka University of America (1229) is 245 points higher than at Holy Cross College (984)
- Incoming Soka University of America students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Holy Cross College (22)
- Accepted freshman Soka University of America students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- Holy Cross College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Soka University of America (56.6%)
Holy Cross College vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross College 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 College.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than Holy Cross College (87% vs. 13%)
- Soka University of America students graduate with a $837 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross College graduates. ($22,288 vs. $23,125)
- Soka University of America graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross College graduates. ($230 vs. $239)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/