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Overview |
Lafayette College | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Easton, PA | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #65 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lafayette.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lafayette College | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,110 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,110 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,336 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,186 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,981 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Lafayette College | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,500 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 3,531 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.6% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1330/1480 | 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 |
Lafayette College | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lafayette College | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $230 |
Diversity |
Lafayette College | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Lafayette College | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Lafayette College | 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
- Lafayette College is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 455 students)
Lafayette College vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lafayette College or Soka University of America?
- Lafayette College is 74.9% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($58,110.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.9% higher at Lafayette College than Soka University of America ($58,110.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than Lafayette College ($17,928 vs. $37,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 29.2% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($13,422 vs. $17,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than Lafayette College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Soka University of America students is 36.9% larger than aid received Lafayette College ($34,200 vs. $24,981)
Lafayette College vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lafayette 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 Lafayette College .
- The average SAT score at Lafayette College (1294) is 65 points higher than at Soka University of America (1229)
- Incoming Lafayette College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Soka University of America (27)
- Accepted freshman Soka University of America students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- Soka University of America has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than Lafayette College (33.6%)
Lafayette College vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lafayette 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 Lafayette College.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Soka University of America (88% vs. 87%)
- Soka University of America students graduate with a $3,712 lower median federal student loan debt than Lafayette College graduates. ($22,288 vs. $26,000)
- Soka University of America graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Lafayette College graduates. ($230 vs. $268)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Soka University of America students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/