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Overview |
Claremont McKenna | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,389 | 455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #18 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claremontmckenna.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claremont McKenna | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,712 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,701 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,020 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 49% | 100% |
Admission |
Claremont McKenna | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,709 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 591 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.4% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 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 5, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Claremont McKenna | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claremont McKenna | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $97,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,967 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $154 | $230 |
Diversity |
Claremont McKenna | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 17% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Claremont McKenna | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Claremont McKenna | 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
- Claremont McKenna College is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (1,389 students vs. 455 students)
Claremont McKenna vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claremont McKenna or Soka University of America?
- Claremont McKenna College is 82.1% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.1% higher at Claremont McKenna than Soka University of America ($60,480.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than Claremont McKenna ($17,928 vs. $28,701)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 39.4% lower than costs at Claremont McKenna College ($13,422 vs. $18,712)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than Claremont McKenna College (100% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claremont McKenna College students is 46.3% larger than aid received Soka University of America ($50,020 vs. $34,200)
Claremont McKenna vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Claremont McKenna 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 Claremont McKenna .
- The average SAT score at Claremont McKenna College (1408) is 179 points higher than at Soka University of America (1229)
- Incoming Claremont McKenna students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Soka University of America (27)
- Accepted freshman Claremont McKenna students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Soka University of America (3.7)
- Soka University of America has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than Claremont McKenna (10.4%)
Claremont McKenna vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claremont McKenna 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 Claremont McKenna.
- The graduation rate at Claremont McKenna is higher than Soka University of America (91% vs. 87%)
- Claremont McKenna College students graduate with a $7,321 lower median federal student loan debt than Soka University of America graduates. ($14,967 vs. $22,288)
- Claremont McKenna graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Soka University of America graduates. ($154 vs. $230)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/