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Overview |
ASU | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Tempe, AZ | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 80,065 | 455 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #389 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asu.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,978 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,952 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,718 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,808 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,381 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
ASU | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 68,789 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 61,739 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
ASU | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,278 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $230 |
Diversity |
ASU | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
ASU | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 20% | ||
Campus |
ASU | Soka University of America | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arizona State University is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (80,065 students vs. 455 students)
ASU vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or Soka University of America?
- Soka University of America is 202.6% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($33,218.00 vs. $10,978.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at Soka University of America than Arizona State University ($33,218.00 vs. $29,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arizona State University than Soka University of America ($14,808 vs. $17,928)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 9.7% lower than costs at Arizona State University ($13,422 vs. $14,718)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than Arizona State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Soka University of America students is 176.2% larger than aid received Arizona State University ($34,200 vs. $12,381)
ASU vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU 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 ASU .
- The average SAT score at Soka University of America (1229) is 71 points higher than at ASU (1158)
- Incoming Soka University of America students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at ASU (26)
- Accepted freshman Soka University of America students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at ASU (3.54)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Soka University of America (56.6%)
ASU vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU 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 ASU.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than Arizona State University (87% vs. 57%)
- Arizona State University students graduate with a $2,010 lower median federal student loan debt than Soka University of America graduates. ($20,278 vs. $22,288)
- ASU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Soka University of America graduates. ($209 vs. $230)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ASU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/