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Overview |
Ursinus College | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Collegeville, PA | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #214 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ursinus.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ursinus College | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,016 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,016 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,624 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,546 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,075 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ursinus College | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,237 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 2,661 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.2% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1180/1380 | 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 | May 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Ursinus College | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ursinus College | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Ursinus College | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Ursinus College | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Ursinus 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ursinus College is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 455 students)
Ursinus College vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ursinus College or Soka University of America?
- Ursinus College is 74.7% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($58,016.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.7% higher at Ursinus College than Soka University of America ($58,016.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than Ursinus College ($17,928 vs. $33,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 9% lower than costs at Ursinus College ($13,422 vs. $14,624)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ursinus College as Soka University of America (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ursinus College students is 17.2% larger than aid received Soka University of America ($40,075 vs. $34,200)
Ursinus College vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ursinus 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 Ursinus College .
- Accepted freshman Soka University of America students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Ursinus College (3.53)
- Ursinus College has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than Soka University of America (56.6%)
Ursinus College vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ursinus 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 Ursinus College.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than Ursinus College (87% vs. 80%)
- Soka University of America students graduate with a $4,712 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursinus College graduates. ($22,288 vs. $27,000)
- Soka University of America graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Ursinus College graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ursinus College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/