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Overview |
Furman | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Greenville, SC | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,443 | 455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #102 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | furman.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Furman | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,392 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,392 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,148 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,370 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,384 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Furman | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,514 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 5,036 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1455 | 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 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Furman | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Furman | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,443 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $230 |
Diversity |
Furman | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Furman | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Furman | 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
- Furman University is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 455 students)
Furman vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Furman or Soka University of America?
- Furman University is 66.8% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.8% higher at Furman than Soka University of America ($55,392.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than Furman ($17,928 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 12.9% lower than costs at Furman University ($13,422 vs. $15,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Furman University as Soka University of America (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 6.4% larger than aid received Soka University of America ($36,384 vs. $34,200)
Furman vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Furman 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 Furman .
- Accepted freshman Soka University of America students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Soka University of America (56.6%)
Furman vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Furman 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 Furman.
- The graduation rate at Furman is the same as at Soka University of America (87% vs. 87%)
- Soka University of America students graduate with a $3,155 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($22,288 vs. $25,443)
- Soka University of America graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($230 vs. $263)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Furman students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/