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Overview |
Kenyon | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Gambier, OH | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,885 | 455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #57 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kenyon.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kenyon | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,240 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,240 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,610 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,044 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,226 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
Kenyon | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,116 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 2,784 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.3% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1515 | 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 |
Kenyon | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kenyon | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $230 |
Diversity |
Kenyon | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Kenyon | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Kenyon | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kenyon College is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (1,885 students vs. 455 students)
Kenyon vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kenyon or Soka University of America?
- Kenyon College is 99.4% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($66,240.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.4% higher at Kenyon than Soka University of America ($66,240.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than Kenyon ($17,928 vs. $43,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 1.4% lower than costs at Kenyon College ($13,422 vs. $13,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than Kenyon College (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kenyon College students is 8.8% larger than aid received Soka University of America ($37,226 vs. $34,200)
Kenyon vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kenyon 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 Kenyon .
- The average SAT score at Kenyon College (1335) is 106 points higher than at Soka University of America (1229)
- Incoming Kenyon students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Soka University of America (27)
- Accepted freshman Kenyon students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Soka University of America (3.7)
- Soka University of America has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than Kenyon (34.3%)
Kenyon vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kenyon 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 Kenyon.
- The graduation rate at Kenyon is the same as at Soka University of America (87% vs. 87%)
- Kenyon College students graduate with a $3,288 lower median federal student loan debt than Soka University of America graduates. ($19,000 vs. $22,288)
- Kenyon graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Soka University of America graduates. ($196 vs. $230)
- More Kenyon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Soka University of America students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/