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Chapman Dakota State Pepperdine CDU HMC SCU Oxy Loyola Marymount UC Berkeley Thomas Aquinas College UCI Pomona| Dakota Wesleyan University | Soka University of America | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Mitchell, SD | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 887 | 455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dwu.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,700 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,700 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,450 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,825 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,097 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,209 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 904 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1420 | 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 | Aug 27, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,533 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $230 |
Diversity |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Dakota Wesleyan University | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Dakota Wesleyan University | 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
- Dakota Wesleyan University is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (887 students vs. 455 students)
Dakota Wesleyan University vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dakota Wesleyan University or Soka University of America?
- Soka University of America is 8.2% more expensive to attend than Dakota Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($33,218.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.2% higher at Soka University of America than Dakota Wesleyan University ($33,218.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than Dakota Wesleyan University ($17,928 vs. $19,825)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 80.2% lower than costs at Soka University of America ($7,450 vs. $13,422)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dakota Wesleyan University as Soka University of America (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Soka University of America students is 62.1% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($34,200 vs. $21,097)
Dakota Wesleyan University vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dakota Wesleyan University 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 Dakota Wesleyan University .
- The average SAT score at Soka University of America (1229) is 247 points higher than at Dakota Wesleyan University (982)
- Incoming Soka University of America students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman Soka University of America students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (3.36)
- Dakota Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than Soka University of America (56.6%)
Dakota Wesleyan University vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dakota Wesleyan University 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 Dakota Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (87% vs. 43%)
- Soka University of America students graduate with a $4,245 lower median federal student loan debt than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($22,288 vs. $26,533)
- Soka University of America graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($230 vs. $274)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/