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Overview |
UCSB | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 26,420 | 455 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #109 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucsb.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCSB | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,883 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,874 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,389 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 53% | 100% |
Admission |
UCSB | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 110,995 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 28,688 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.8% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1230/1460 | 1240/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UCSB | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCSB | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,451 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $230 |
Diversity |
UCSB | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
UCSB | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 20% | ||
Campus |
UCSB | 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
- University of California Santa Barbara is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (26,420 students vs. 455 students)
UCSB vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCSB or Soka University of America?
- Soka University of America is 187.3% more expensive to attend than UCSB for in-state tuition ($33,218.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.3% higher at UCSB than Soka University of America ($41,636.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Santa Barbara than Soka University of America ($16,874 vs. $17,928)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 25.8% lower than costs at University of California Santa Barbara ($13,422 vs. $16,883)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than University of California Santa Barbara (100% vs. 53%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Soka University of America students is 67.7% larger than aid received University of California Santa Barbara ($34,200 vs. $20,389)
UCSB vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCSB 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 UCSB .
- The average SAT score at University of California Santa Barbara (1248) is 19 points higher than at Soka University of America (1229)
- Incoming UCSB students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Soka University of America (27)
- Accepted freshman UCSB students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Soka University of America (3.7)
- Soka University of America has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than UCSB (25.8%)
UCSB vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCSB 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 UCSB.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than University of California Santa Barbara (87% vs. 80%)
- University of California Santa Barbara students graduate with a $5,837 lower median federal student loan debt than Soka University of America graduates. ($16,451 vs. $22,288)
- UCSB graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Soka University of America graduates. ($170 vs. $230)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCSB students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/