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Overview |
Biola University | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | La Mirada, CA | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,296 | 476 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #260 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | biola.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Biola University | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,704 | $34,382 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,704 | $34,382 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,234 | $13,892 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,510 | $18,807 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,096 | $33,951 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Biola University | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,003 | 397 | ||
| Admitted | 2,405 | 276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1360 | 1220/1460 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Biola University | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Biola University | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $230 |
Diversity |
Biola University | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Biola University | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Biola University | 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
- Biola University is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (5,296 students vs. 476 students)
Biola University vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Biola University or Soka University of America?
- Biola University is 35.8% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($46,704.00 vs. $34,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.8% higher at Biola University than Soka University of America ($46,704.00 vs. $34,382.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than Biola University ($18,807 vs. $30,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Biola University are 23.7% lower than costs at Soka University of America ($11,234 vs. $13,892)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Biola University as Soka University of America (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Soka University of America students is 20.8% larger than aid received Biola University ($33,951 vs. $28,096)
Biola University vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Biola University 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 Biola University .
- The average SAT score at Soka University of America (1229) is 114 points higher than at Biola University (1115)
- Incoming Soka University of America students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Biola University (25)
- Accepted freshman Soka University of America students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Biola University (3.61)
- Soka University of America has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Biola University (60.1%)
Biola University vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Biola University 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 Biola University.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than Biola University (87% vs. 71%)
- Soka University of America students graduate with a $2,212 lower median federal student loan debt than Biola University graduates. ($22,288 vs. $24,500)
- Soka University of America graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Biola University graduates. ($230 vs. $253)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Biola University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/