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Overview |
USC | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 48,945 | 455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #34 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usc.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
USC | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,468 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,468 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,436 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,808 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,262 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 100% |
Admission |
USC | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 69,062 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 8,304 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1450/1550 | 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 |
Academics |
USC | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USC | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,375 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $230 |
Diversity |
USC | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
USC | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 20% | ||
Campus |
USC | 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 Southern California is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (48,945 students vs. 455 students)
USC vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USC or Soka University of America?
- University of Southern California is 91.1% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($63,468.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.1% higher at USC than Soka University of America ($63,468.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than USC ($17,928 vs. $36,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 29.9% lower than costs at University of Southern California ($13,422 vs. $17,436)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than University of Southern California (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern California students is 32.3% larger than aid received Soka University of America ($45,262 vs. $34,200)
USC vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USC 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 USC .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern California (1391) is 162 points higher than at Soka University of America (1229)
- Incoming USC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Soka University of America (27)
- Accepted freshman USC students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Soka University of America (3.7)
- Soka University of America has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than USC (12%)
USC vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USC 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 USC.
- The graduation rate at USC is higher than Soka University of America (90% vs. 87%)
- Soka University of America students graduate with a $87 lower median federal student loan debt than USC graduates. ($22,288 vs. $22,375)
- Soka University of America graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than USC graduates. ($230 vs. $231)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/