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Cal State LA Chapman Pepperdine HMC Oxy SCU Cal State Long Beach Loyola Marymount UC Berkeley Thomas Aquinas College UCI Pomona| Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science | Soka University of America | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CDU | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 763 | 476 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cdrewu.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
CDU | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,933 | $34,382 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,933 | $34,382 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,900 | $13,892 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,789 | $18,807 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,184 | $33,951 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 100% |
Admission |
CDU | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 985 | 397 | ||
| Admitted | 382 | 276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.8%Open | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 1.8%Open | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1220/1460 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CDU | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CDU | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,319 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $230 |
Diversity |
CDU | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 25% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
CDU | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 20% | ||
Campus |
CDU | Soka University of America | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (763 students vs. 476 students)
CDU vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CDU or Soka University of America?
- Soka University of America is 81.6% more expensive to attend than CDU for in-state tuition ($34,382.00 vs. $18,933.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.6% higher at Soka University of America than Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($34,382.00 vs. $18,933.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than CDU ($18,807 vs. $27,789)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 100.8% lower than costs at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($13,892 vs. $27,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science (100% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Soka University of America students is 449% larger than aid received Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($33,951 vs. $6,184)
CDU vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CDU 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 CDU .
- Accepted freshman Soka University of America students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at CDU (3.26)
- Soka University of America has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than CDU (38.8%)
CDU vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CDU 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 CDU.
- Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science students graduate with a $969 lower median federal student loan debt than Soka University of America graduates. ($21,319 vs. $22,288)
- CDU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Soka University of America graduates. ($220 vs. $230)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CDU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/