Webb Institute vs. Soka University of America

Comparable Facts

Compare Webb Institute in Glen Cove, NY with Soka University of America in Aliso Viejo, CA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Soka University of America is larger than Webb Institute based on total student enrollment (495 students vs. 106 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Webb Institute is located in Glen Cove, NY (Large Suburban setting); Soka University of America is in Aliso Viejo, CA (Large Suburban setting).
• Webb Institute is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Soka University of America is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Webb Institute 11:1; Soka University of America 7:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 5.9% lower than at Webb Institute ($14,378 vs. $15,280).
• Out-of-state tuition is 63.2% higher at Webb Institute than at Soka University of America (about $24,486 more per year; $63,214 vs. $38,728).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at Webb Institute as at Soka University of America (100% vs. 100%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Webb Institute students is 52.3% larger than aid received by Soka University of America students ($59,984 vs. $39,373).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are required at Webb Institute, test optional at Soka University of America.
• Typical fall application deadline: Webb Institute Jan 15, 2027; Soka University of America Jan 15, 2027.
• Enrolled first-year students at Webb Institute average a 4.0 high school GPA, 0.3 higher than at Soka University of America (3.7).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 75.8% at Webb Institute vs. 45.8% at Soka University of America.

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.