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Overview |
California Lutheran University | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,615 | 455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,500 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,500 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,416 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,597 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,150 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 4,490 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 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 | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
California Lutheran University | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $230 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 20% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | Soka University of America | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Lutheran University is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (3,615 students vs. 455 students)
California Lutheran University vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or Soka University of America?
- California Lutheran University is 43% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($47,500.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43% higher at California Lutheran University than Soka University of America ($47,500.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than California Lutheran University ($17,928 vs. $30,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 15.4% lower than costs at California Lutheran University ($13,422 vs. $15,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than California Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Soka University of America students is 11.8% larger than aid received California Lutheran University ($34,200 vs. $30,597)
California Lutheran University vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran 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 California Lutheran University .
- The average SAT score at Soka University of America (1229) is 120 points higher than at California Lutheran University (1109)
- Incoming Soka University of America students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at California Lutheran University (25)
- Accepted freshman California Lutheran University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Soka University of America (3.7)
- California Lutheran University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Soka University of America (56.6%)
California Lutheran University vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran 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 California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than California Lutheran University (87% vs. 64%)
- Soka University of America students graduate with a $712 lower median federal student loan debt than California Lutheran University graduates. ($22,288 vs. $23,000)
- Soka University of America graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than California Lutheran University graduates. ($230 vs. $237)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California Lutheran University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/