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Overview |
Muhlenberg College | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,959 | 455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #88 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muhlenberg.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muhlenberg College | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,270 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,270 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,926 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,412 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Muhlenberg College | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,329 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 2,836 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Muhlenberg College | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muhlenberg College | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,490 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $230 |
Diversity |
Muhlenberg College | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Muhlenberg College | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Muhlenberg College | 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
- Muhlenberg College is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (1,959 students vs. 455 students)
Muhlenberg College vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muhlenberg College or Soka University of America?
- Muhlenberg College is 72.4% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.4% higher at Muhlenberg College than Soka University of America ($57,270.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than Muhlenberg College ($17,928 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 0.1% lower than costs at Muhlenberg College ($13,422 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than Muhlenberg College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 12.3% larger than aid received Soka University of America ($38,412 vs. $34,200)
Muhlenberg College vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muhlenberg 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 Muhlenberg College .
- Accepted freshman Soka University of America students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Soka University of America (56.6%)
Muhlenberg College vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muhlenberg 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 Muhlenberg College.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than Muhlenberg College (87% vs. 86%)
- Soka University of America students graduate with a $4,202 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($22,288 vs. $26,490)
- Soka University of America graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($230 vs. $273)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Muhlenberg College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/