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Overview |
Davidson | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,927 | 455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #37 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,550 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,550 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,750 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,704 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,496 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 100% |
Admission |
Davidson | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,479 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 1,098 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 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 7, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Davidson | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $230 |
Diversity |
Davidson | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Davidson | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Davidson College is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (1,927 students vs. 455 students)
Davidson vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or Soka University of America?
- Davidson College is 70.2% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($56,550.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.2% higher at Davidson than Soka University of America ($56,550.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than Davidson ($17,928 vs. $26,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 17.3% lower than costs at Davidson College ($13,422 vs. $15,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than Davidson College (100% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 36% larger than aid received Soka University of America ($46,496 vs. $34,200)
Davidson vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson 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 Davidson .
- The average SAT score at Davidson College (1355) is 126 points higher than at Soka University of America (1229)
- Incoming Davidson students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Soka University of America (27)
- Accepted freshman Davidson students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Soka University of America (3.7)
- Soka University of America has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than Davidson (16.9%)
Davidson vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson 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 Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than Soka University of America (92% vs. 87%)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $5,288 lower median federal student loan debt than Soka University of America graduates. ($17,000 vs. $22,288)
- Davidson graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Soka University of America graduates. ($175 vs. $230)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Soka University of America students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/