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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,350 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,350 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,259 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,331 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,082 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | 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
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (1,607 students vs. 455 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Soka University of America?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 81.7% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.7% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Soka University of America ($60,350.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($17,928 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 26% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($13,422 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than Hobart William Smith Colleges (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 29.6% larger than aid received Soka University of America ($44,331 vs. $34,200)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman Soka University of America students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Soka University of America (56.6%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (87% vs. 75%)
- Soka University of America students graduate with a $4,712 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($22,288 vs. $27,000)
- Soka University of America graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hobart William Smith Colleges students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/