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Overview |
MSOE | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Milwaukee, WI | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #243 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msoe.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSOE | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,601 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,601 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,494 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,661 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,850 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MSOE | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,478 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 3,477 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1160/1405 | 1240/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
MSOE | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSOE | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
MSOE | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 71% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
MSOE | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 20% | ||
Campus |
MSOE | Soka University of America | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 455 students)
MSOE vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSOE or Soka University of America?
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is 34.3% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($44,601.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.3% higher at MSOE than Soka University of America ($44,601.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than MSOE ($17,928 vs. $25,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee School of Engineering are 7.4% lower than costs at Soka University of America ($12,494 vs. $13,422)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering as Soka University of America (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Soka University of America students is 7.4% larger than aid received Milwaukee School of Engineering ($34,200 vs. $31,850)
MSOE vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSOE 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 MSOE .
- The average SAT score at Milwaukee School of Engineering (1248) is 19 points higher than at Soka University of America (1229)
- Incoming MSOE students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Soka University of America (27)
- Accepted freshman Soka University of America students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at MSOE (3.65)
- MSOE has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Soka University of America (56.6%)
MSOE vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSOE 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 MSOE.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (87% vs. 57%)
- Soka University of America students graduate with a $4,712 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($22,288 vs. $27,000)
- Soka University of America graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than MSOE graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSOE students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/