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Overview |
Kalamazoo College | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,210 | 455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kzoo.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo College | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,001 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,001 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,981 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,855 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Kalamazoo College | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,702 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 2,934 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1370 | 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 |
Kalamazoo College | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo College | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,450 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $230 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo College | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Kalamazoo College | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo College | Soka University of America | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kalamazoo College is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (1,210 students vs. 455 students)
Kalamazoo College vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo College or Soka University of America?
- Kalamazoo College is 68.6% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.6% higher at Kalamazoo College than Soka University of America ($56,001.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than Kalamazoo College ($17,928 vs. $26,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo College are 18.4% lower than costs at Soka University of America ($11,340 vs. $13,422)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than Kalamazoo College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 22.4% larger than aid received Soka University of America ($41,855 vs. $34,200)
Kalamazoo College vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo College .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Soka University of America (3.7)
- Kalamazoo College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Soka University of America (56.6%)
Kalamazoo College vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo College.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than Kalamazoo College (87% vs. 80%)
- Soka University of America students graduate with a $4,162 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($22,288 vs. $26,450)
- Soka University of America graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($230 vs. $273)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kalamazoo College 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/