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Cal Poly Stanford MIT HMC Yale Carnegie Mellon UCLA UC Berkeley Pomona Rice USC Princeton| California Institute of Technology | Soka University of America | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Caltech | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,401 | 455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #5 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caltech.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Caltech | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,479 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,479 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,606 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,755 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,192 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 100% |
Admission |
Caltech | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,626 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 448 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 2.7% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 35/36 | |||
| SAT Range | 1530/1580 | 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 3, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Caltech | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Caltech | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,350 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $148 | $230 |
Diversity |
Caltech | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 61% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Caltech | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Caltech | 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
- California Institute of Technology is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (2,401 students vs. 455 students)
Caltech vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caltech or Soka University of America?
- California Institute of Technology is 76% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($58,479.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76% higher at Caltech than Soka University of America ($58,479.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than Caltech ($17,928 vs. $20,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 38.6% lower than costs at California Institute of Technology ($13,422 vs. $18,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than California Institute of Technology (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of Technology students is 73.1% larger than aid received Soka University of America ($59,192 vs. $34,200)
Caltech vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caltech 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 Caltech .
- The average SAT score at California Institute of Technology (1544) is 315 points higher than at Soka University of America (1229)
- Incoming Caltech students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (35) than students at Soka University of America (27)
- Accepted freshman Caltech students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Soka University of America (3.7)
- Soka University of America has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than Caltech (2.7%)
Caltech vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caltech 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 Caltech.
- The graduation rate at Caltech is the same as at Soka University of America (87% vs. 87%)
- California Institute of Technology students graduate with a $7,938 lower median federal student loan debt than Soka University of America graduates. ($14,350 vs. $22,288)
- Caltech graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Soka University of America graduates. ($148 vs. $230)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/