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Overview |
Thomas Aquinas College | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Santa Paula, CA | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 516 | 455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasaquinas.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas Aquinas College | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,900 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,217 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,211 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 100% |
Admission |
Thomas Aquinas College | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 262 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 222 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 62.6% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 1240/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Thomas Aquinas College | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas Aquinas College | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $230 |
Diversity |
Thomas Aquinas College | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Thomas Aquinas College | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Thomas Aquinas 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
- Thomas Aquinas College is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (516 students vs. 455 students)
Thomas Aquinas College vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas Aquinas College or Soka University of America?
- Soka University of America is 23% more expensive to attend than Thomas Aquinas College for in-state tuition ($33,218.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at Soka University of America than Thomas Aquinas College ($33,218.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than Thomas Aquinas College ($17,928 vs. $24,217)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Aquinas College are 35.6% lower than costs at Soka University of America ($9,900 vs. $13,422)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than Thomas Aquinas College (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Soka University of America students is 140.7% larger than aid received Thomas Aquinas College ($34,200 vs. $14,211)
Thomas Aquinas College vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas Aquinas 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 Thomas Aquinas College .
- The average SAT score at Thomas Aquinas College (1280) is 51 points higher than at Soka University of America (1229)
- Incoming Thomas Aquinas College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Soka University of America (27)
- Accepted freshman Thomas Aquinas College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Soka University of America (3.7)
- Thomas Aquinas College has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Soka University of America (56.6%)
Thomas Aquinas College vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas Aquinas 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 Thomas Aquinas College.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than Thomas Aquinas College (87% vs. 69%)
- Thomas Aquinas College students graduate with a $5,288 lower median federal student loan debt than Soka University of America graduates. ($17,000 vs. $22,288)
- Thomas Aquinas College graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Soka University of America graduates. ($175 vs. $230)
- More Thomas Aquinas College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Soka University of America students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/