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Overview |
Oberlin | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Oberlin, OH | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,976 | 476 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #155 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oberlin.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oberlin | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,700 | $34,382 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,700 | $34,382 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,942 | $13,892 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,484 | $18,807 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,746 | $33,951 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Oberlin | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,039 | 397 | ||
| Admitted | 3,641 | 276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 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 |
Oberlin | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oberlin | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,579 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $230 |
Diversity |
Oberlin | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Oberlin | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Oberlin | 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
- Oberlin College is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (2,976 students vs. 476 students)
Oberlin vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oberlin or Soka University of America?
- Oberlin College is 85.3% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($63,700.00 vs. $34,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.3% higher at Oberlin than Soka University of America ($63,700.00 vs. $34,382.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than Oberlin ($18,807 vs. $50,484)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 36.4% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($13,892 vs. $18,942)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than Oberlin College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Soka University of America students is 0.6% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($33,951 vs. $33,746)
Oberlin vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oberlin 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 Oberlin .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 128 points higher than at Soka University of America (1229)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Soka University of America (27)
- Accepted freshman Soka University of America students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Soka University of America has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Oberlin (33%)
Oberlin vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oberlin 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 Oberlin.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Soka University of America (88% vs. 87%)
- Soka University of America students graduate with a $4,291 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($22,288 vs. $26,579)
- Soka University of America graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($230 vs. $274)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oberlin students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/