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Overview |
DePauw | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Greencastle, IN | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,819 | 476 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depauw.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePauw | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,030 | $34,382 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,030 | $34,382 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $13,892 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,507 | $18,807 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,053 | $33,951 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
DePauw | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,197 | 397 | ||
| Admitted | 3,891 | 276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1430 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
DePauw | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePauw | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,588 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $230 |
Diversity |
DePauw | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
DePauw | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 20% | ||
Campus |
DePauw | 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
- DePauw University is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (1,819 students vs. 476 students)
DePauw vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePauw or Soka University of America?
- DePauw University is 63% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($56,030.00 vs. $34,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63% higher at DePauw than Soka University of America ($56,030.00 vs. $34,382.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than DePauw ($18,807 vs. $30,507)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 6.9% lower than costs at DePauw University ($13,892 vs. $14,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University as Soka University of America (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 23.9% larger than aid received Soka University of America ($42,053 vs. $33,951)
DePauw vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePauw 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 DePauw .
- The average SAT score at Soka University of America (1229) is 21 points higher than at DePauw (1208)
- Incoming DePauw students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Soka University of America (27)
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Soka University of America (3.7)
- Soka University of America has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than DePauw (54.1%)
DePauw vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePauw 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 DePauw.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than DePauw University (87% vs. 85%)
- Soka University of America students graduate with a $3,300 lower median federal student loan debt than DePauw graduates. ($22,288 vs. $25,588)
- Soka University of America graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than DePauw graduates. ($230 vs. $264)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePauw students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/