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Overview |
Lawrence | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Appleton, WI | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,426 | 455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #207 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lawrence.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lawrence | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,667 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,667 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,520 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,368 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,089 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lawrence | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,943 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 2,127 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1210/1460 | 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 |
Lawrence | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lawrence | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,350 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $282 | $230 |
Diversity |
Lawrence | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Lawrence | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Lawrence | 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
- Lawrence University is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (1,426 students vs. 455 students)
Lawrence vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lawrence or Soka University of America?
- Lawrence University is 61.6% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($53,667.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.6% higher at Lawrence than Soka University of America ($53,667.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than Lawrence ($17,928 vs. $26,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 16.5% lower than costs at Soka University of America ($11,520 vs. $13,422)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University as Soka University of America (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 17.2% larger than aid received Soka University of America ($40,089 vs. $34,200)
Lawrence vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lawrence 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 Lawrence .
- Accepted freshman Soka University of America students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Soka University of America (56.6%)
Lawrence vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lawrence 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 Lawrence.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than Lawrence University (87% vs. 77%)
- Soka University of America students graduate with a $5,062 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($22,288 vs. $27,350)
- Soka University of America graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($230 vs. $282)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/