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Overview |
HMC | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 922 | 455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hmc.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
HMC | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,516 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,516 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,879 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,850 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,386 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 100% |
Admission |
HMC | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,440 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 593 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.4% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/36 | |||
| SAT Range | 1480/1560 | 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 |
HMC | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HMC | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,540 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $230 |
Diversity |
HMC | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
HMC | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 20% | ||
Campus |
HMC | Soka University of America | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harvey Mudd College is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (922 students vs. 455 students)
HMC vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HMC or Soka University of America?
- Harvey Mudd College is 88.2% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($62,516.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.2% higher at HMC than Soka University of America ($62,516.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than HMC ($17,928 vs. $39,850)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 48.1% lower than costs at Harvey Mudd College ($13,422 vs. $19,879)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than Harvey Mudd College (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harvey Mudd College students is 23.9% larger than aid received Soka University of America ($42,386 vs. $34,200)
HMC vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HMC 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 HMC .
- The average SAT score at Harvey Mudd College (1484) is 255 points higher than at Soka University of America (1229)
- Incoming HMC students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Soka University of America (27)
- Accepted freshman HMC students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Soka University of America (3.7)
- Soka University of America has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than HMC (13.4%)
HMC vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HMC 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 HMC.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than Harvey Mudd College (87% vs. 84%)
- Soka University of America students graduate with a $3,252 lower median federal student loan debt than HMC graduates. ($22,288 vs. $25,540)
- Soka University of America graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than HMC graduates. ($230 vs. $264)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/