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Overview |
IIT | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,943 | 455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #186 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iit.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
IIT | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,670 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,670 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,570 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,702 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,243 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
IIT | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,243 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 4,450 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.4% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 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 | Mar 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
IIT | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IIT | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
IIT | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 26% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
IIT | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 20% | ||
Campus |
IIT | Soka University of America | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Illinois Institute of Technology is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (6,943 students vs. 455 students)
IIT vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IIT or Soka University of America?
- Illinois Institute of Technology is 46.5% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($48,670.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.5% higher at IIT than Soka University of America ($48,670.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than IIT ($17,928 vs. $28,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 16% lower than costs at Illinois Institute of Technology ($13,422 vs. $15,570)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than Illinois Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Institute of Technology students is 17.7% larger than aid received Soka University of America ($40,243 vs. $34,200)
IIT vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IIT 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 IIT .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Institute of Technology (1251) is 22 points higher than at Soka University of America (1229)
- Incoming IIT students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Soka University of America (27)
- Accepted freshman IIT students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Soka University of America (3.7)
- IIT has a higher acceptance rate (61.4%) than Soka University of America (56.6%)
IIT vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IIT 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 IIT.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than Illinois Institute of Technology (87% vs. 64%)
- Soka University of America students graduate with a $4,712 lower median federal student loan debt than IIT graduates. ($22,288 vs. $27,000)
- Soka University of America graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than IIT graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IIT students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/