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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| University of San Diego | Soka University of America | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
USD | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| SAT Range | 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 | Dec 15, 2023 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
USD | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $230 |
Diversity |
USD | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
USD | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 20% | ||
Campus |
USD | 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 San Diego is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 455 students)
USD vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Soka University of America?
- University of San Diego is 62% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62% higher at USD than Soka University of America ($53,810.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than USD ($17,928 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 26.7% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($13,422 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than University of San Diego (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 6.5% larger than aid received Soka University of America ($36,408 vs. $34,200)
USD vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD 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 USD .
- The average SAT score at University of San Diego (1236) is 7 points higher than at Soka University of America (1229)
- Incoming USD students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Soka University of America (27)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Soka University of America (3.7)
- Soka University of America has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than USD (52.6%)
USD vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD 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 USD.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than University of San Diego (87% vs. 75%)
- Soka University of America students graduate with a $616 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($22,288 vs. $22,904)
- Soka University of America graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($230 vs. $236)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/