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Overview |
Tulane | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,027 | 455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tulane.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tulane | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,666 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,666 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,346 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,263 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,747 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
Tulane | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,615 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 3,621 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.5% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.9% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 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 |
Tulane | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tulane | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,529 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $230 |
Diversity |
Tulane | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Tulane | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 86% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Tulane | Soka University of America | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tulane University is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (14,027 students vs. 455 students)
Tulane vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tulane or Soka University of America?
- Tulane University is 76.6% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($58,666.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.6% higher at Tulane than Soka University of America ($58,666.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than Tulane ($17,928 vs. $50,263)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 29.2% lower than costs at Tulane University ($13,422 vs. $17,346)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than Tulane University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Soka University of America students is 11.2% larger than aid received Tulane University ($34,200 vs. $30,747)
Tulane vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tulane 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 Tulane .
- The average SAT score at Tulane University (1346) is 117 points higher than at Soka University of America (1229)
- Incoming Tulane students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Soka University of America (27)
- Accepted freshman Soka University of America students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Tulane (3.64)
- Soka University of America has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than Tulane (11.5%)
Tulane vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tulane 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 Tulane.
- Soka University of America students graduate with a $5,241 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulane graduates. ($22,288 vs. $27,529)
- Soka University of America graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Tulane graduates. ($230 vs. $284)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulane students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/