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Overview |
Knox College | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Knox College | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 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 |
Knox College | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Knox College | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | 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
- Knox College is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (1,058 students vs. 455 students)
Knox College vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Soka University of America?
- Knox College is 57.9% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.9% higher at Knox College than Soka University of America ($52,461.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than Knox College ($17,928 vs. $26,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 30% lower than costs at Soka University of America ($10,326 vs. $13,422)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Knox College as Soka University of America (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 8.2% larger than aid received Soka University of America ($37,015 vs. $34,200)
Knox College vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College 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 Knox College .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Soka University of America (56.6%)
Knox College vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College 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 Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than Knox College (87% vs. 78%)
- Soka University of America students graduate with a $4,712 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($22,288 vs. $27,000)
- Soka University of America graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/