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Overview |
MHC | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,330 | 476 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #89 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $34,382 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $34,382 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,838 | $13,892 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,782 | $18,807 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,823 | $33,951 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 100% |
Admission |
MHC | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,030 | 397 | ||
| Admitted | 1,926 | 276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.3% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.5% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1220/1460 | ||
| 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 |
MHC | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $230 |
Diversity |
MHC | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 26% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
MHC | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 20% | ||
Campus |
MHC | 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
- Mount Holyoke College is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (2,330 students vs. 476 students)
MHC vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Soka University of America?
- Mount Holyoke College is 85.9% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $34,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.9% higher at MHC than Soka University of America ($63,904.00 vs. $34,382.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than MHC ($18,807 vs. $35,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 35.6% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($13,892 vs. $18,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than Mount Holyoke College (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 23.2% larger than aid received Soka University of America ($41,823 vs. $33,951)
MHC vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC 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 MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Soka University of America (3.7)
- Soka University of America has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than MHC (38.3%)
MHC vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC 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 MHC.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than Mount Holyoke College (87% vs. 85%)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $1,082 lower median federal student loan debt than Soka University of America graduates. ($21,206 vs. $22,288)
- MHC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Soka University of America graduates. ($219 vs. $230)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MHC students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/