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Overview |
Centre College | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Danville, KY | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,356 | 476 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centre.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centre College | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,250 | $34,382 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,250 | $34,382 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,770 | $13,892 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,780 | $18,807 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,597 | $33,951 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Centre College | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,226 | 397 | ||
| Admitted | 1,753 | 276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.3% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1230/1423 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Centre College | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centre College | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Centre College | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Centre College | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Centre College | 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
- Centre College is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (1,356 students vs. 476 students)
Centre College vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centre College or Soka University of America?
- Centre College is 46.2% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($50,250.00 vs. $34,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.2% higher at Centre College than Soka University of America ($50,250.00 vs. $34,382.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than Centre College ($18,807 vs. $23,780)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centre College are 0.9% lower than costs at Soka University of America ($13,770 vs. $13,892)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Centre College as Soka University of America (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centre College students is 16.6% larger than aid received Soka University of America ($39,597 vs. $33,951)
Centre College vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centre College 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 Centre College .
- The average SAT score at Centre College (1279) is 50 points higher than at Soka University of America (1229)
- Incoming Centre College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Soka University of America (27)
- Accepted freshman Soka University of America students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Centre College (3.62)
- Soka University of America has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Centre College (54.3%)
Centre College vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centre College 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 Centre College.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than Centre College (87% vs. 82%)
- Soka University of America students graduate with a $4,712 lower median federal student loan debt than Centre College graduates. ($22,288 vs. $27,000)
- Soka University of America graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Centre College graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centre College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/