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Baylor Chapman Pepperdine Arkansas CDU HMC SCU Oxy Harding University Loyola Marymount Hendrix College UC Berkeley| John Brown University | Soka University of America | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
John Brown University | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Siloam Springs, AR | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,326 | 455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #244 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jbu.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
John Brown University | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,424 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,424 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,920 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,997 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,131 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
John Brown University | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,490 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 844 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.3% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1390 | 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 |
Academics |
John Brown University | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
John Brown University | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,943 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $230 |
Diversity |
John Brown University | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
John Brown University | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 20% | ||
Campus |
John Brown University | 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
- John Brown University is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (2,326 students vs. 455 students)
John Brown University vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, John Brown University or Soka University of America?
- Soka University of America is 16.9% more expensive to attend than John Brown University for in-state tuition ($33,218.00 vs. $28,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at Soka University of America than John Brown University ($33,218.00 vs. $28,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than John Brown University ($17,928 vs. $20,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Brown University are 35.3% lower than costs at Soka University of America ($9,920 vs. $13,422)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than John Brown University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Soka University of America students is 61.8% larger than aid received John Brown University ($34,200 vs. $21,131)
John Brown University vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, John Brown University 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 John Brown University .
- The average SAT score at Soka University of America (1229) is 20 points higher than at John Brown University (1209)
- Incoming John Brown University students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Soka University of America (27)
- Accepted freshman John Brown University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Soka University of America (3.7)
- John Brown University has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than Soka University of America (56.6%)
John Brown University vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, John Brown University 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 John Brown University.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than John Brown University (87% vs. 66%)
- John Brown University students graduate with a $345 lower median federal student loan debt than Soka University of America graduates. ($21,943 vs. $22,288)
- John Brown University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Soka University of America graduates. ($226 vs. $230)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former John Brown University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/