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Overview |
Macalester College | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,175 | 455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #97 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | macalester.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macalester College | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,270 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,270 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,000 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,095 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,262 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Macalester College | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,434 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 2,397 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1340/1500 | 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 |
Macalester College | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macalester College | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,670 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $230 |
Diversity |
Macalester College | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Macalester College | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Macalester 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
- Macalester College is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (2,175 students vs. 455 students)
Macalester College vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macalester College or Soka University of America?
- Macalester College is 87.5% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($62,270.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.5% higher at Macalester College than Soka University of America ($62,270.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than Macalester College ($17,928 vs. $36,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 4.3% lower than costs at Macalester College ($13,422 vs. $14,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than Macalester College (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Macalester College students is 17.7% larger than aid received Soka University of America ($40,262 vs. $34,200)
Macalester College vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macalester 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 Macalester College .
- The average SAT score at Macalester College (1358) is 129 points higher than at Soka University of America (1229)
- Incoming Macalester College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Soka University of America (27)
- Accepted freshman Macalester College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Soka University of America (3.7)
- Soka University of America has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than Macalester College (28.4%)
Macalester College vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macalester 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 Macalester College.
- The graduation rate at Macalester College is the same as at Soka University of America (87% vs. 87%)
- Soka University of America students graduate with a $382 lower median federal student loan debt than Macalester College graduates. ($22,288 vs. $22,670)
- Soka University of America graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Macalester College graduates. ($230 vs. $234)
- More Macalester College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Soka University of America students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/