Northeastern University Oakland vs. Soka University of America

Comparable Facts

Compare Northeastern University Oakland in Oakland, CA with Soka University of America in Aliso Viejo, CA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Northeastern University Oakland is larger than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (640 students vs. 495 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Northeastern University Oakland is located in Oakland, CA (Large City setting); Soka University of America is in Aliso Viejo, CA (Large Suburban setting).
• Northeastern University Oakland is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Soka University of America is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Northeastern University Oakland 7:1; Soka University of America 7:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 26.6% lower than at Northeastern University Oakland ($14,378 vs. $19,580).
• Out-of-state tuition is 75% higher at Northeastern University Oakland than at Soka University of America (about $29,050 more per year; $67,778 vs. $38,728).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Soka University of America than at Northeastern University Oakland (100% vs. 67%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University Oakland students is 47.2% larger than aid received by Soka University of America students ($57,948 vs. $39,373).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at both Northeastern University Oakland and Soka University of America.
• Typical fall application deadline: Soka University of America Jan 15, 2027.
• Enrolled first-year students at Soka University of America average a 3.7 high school GPA, 0.13 higher than at Northeastern University Oakland (3.57).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 14.9% at Northeastern University Oakland vs. 45.8% at Soka University of America.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Soka University of America graduates have a $1,212 lower median loan debt than Northeastern University Oakland graduates ($22,288 vs. $23,500).
• Among borrowers, Soka University of America graduates have an estimated $12 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Northeastern University Oakland graduates ($230 vs. $242).
• More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern University Oakland students, three years after graduation (86% vs. 66%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.