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Overview |
Cal State Long Beach | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Long Beach, CA | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 38,973 | 455 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #507 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csulb.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Long Beach | 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 | $14,932 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,346 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,478 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 100% |
Admission |
Cal State Long Beach | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 74,718 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 29,851 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 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 State Long Beach | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Long Beach | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $230 |
Diversity |
Cal State Long Beach | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Cal State Long Beach | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Long Beach | 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 State University Long Beach is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (38,973 students vs. 455 students)
Cal State Long Beach vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Long Beach or Soka University of America?
- Soka University of America is 478.5% more expensive to attend than Cal State Long Beach 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 State University Long Beach ($33,218.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Long Beach than Soka University of America ($9,346 vs. $17,928)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 11.3% lower than costs at California State University Long Beach ($13,422 vs. $14,932)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than California State University Long Beach (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Soka University of America students is 260.8% larger than aid received California State University Long Beach ($34,200 vs. $9,478)
Cal State Long Beach vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Long Beach 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 State Long Beach .
- The average SAT score at Soka University of America (1229) is 173 points higher than at Cal State Long Beach (1056)
- Incoming Soka University of America students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Cal State Long Beach (23)
- Accepted freshman Cal State Long Beach students have at the same average high school GPA (3.7) as students at Soka University of America (3.7)
- Soka University of America has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than Cal State Long Beach (40%)
Cal State Long Beach vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Long Beach 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 State Long Beach.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than California State University Long Beach (87% vs. 54%)
- California State University Long Beach students graduate with a $7,288 lower median federal student loan debt than Soka University of America graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,288)
- Cal State Long Beach graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Soka University of America graduates. ($155 vs. $230)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State Long Beach students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/