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Overview |
Cal Poly | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | San Luis Obispo, CA | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,000 | 455 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #155 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calpoly.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal Poly | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,449 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,184 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,065 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 42% | 100% |
Admission |
Cal Poly | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 58,774 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 17,885 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.4% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 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 | Nov 30, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal Poly | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal Poly | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,666 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $230 |
Diversity |
Cal Poly | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Cal Poly | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Cal Poly | 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 Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (22,000 students vs. 455 students)
Cal Poly vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal Poly or Soka University of America?
- Soka University of America is 478.5% more expensive to attend than Cal Poly for in-state tuition ($33,218.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.5% higher at Soka University of America than California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo ($33,218.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than Cal Poly ($17,928 vs. $19,184)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 22.6% lower than costs at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo ($13,422 vs. $16,449)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo (100% vs. 42%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Soka University of America students is 239.8% larger than aid received California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo ($34,200 vs. $10,065)
Cal Poly vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal Poly 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 Cal Poly .
- The average SAT score at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo (1259) is 30 points higher than at Soka University of America (1229)
- Incoming Cal Poly students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Soka University of America (27)
- Accepted freshman Cal Poly students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Soka University of America (3.7)
- Soka University of America has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than Cal Poly (30.4%)
Cal Poly vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal Poly 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 Cal Poly.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo (87% vs. 75%)
- California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo students graduate with a $3,622 lower median federal student loan debt than Soka University of America graduates. ($18,666 vs. $22,288)
- Cal Poly graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Soka University of America graduates. ($193 vs. $230)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal Poly students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/