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Overview |
Oxy | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,942 | 455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #72 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oxy.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oxy | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,970 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,970 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,330 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,853 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,025 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Oxy | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,305 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 2,484 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 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 10, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Oxy | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oxy | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $230 |
Diversity |
Oxy | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Oxy | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Oxy | Soka University of America | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Occidental College is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (1,942 students vs. 455 students)
Oxy vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oxy or Soka University of America?
- Occidental College is 80.5% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($59,970.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.5% higher at Oxy than Soka University of America ($59,970.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than Oxy ($17,928 vs. $44,853)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 29.1% lower than costs at Occidental College ($13,422 vs. $17,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than Occidental College (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Soka University of America students is 3.6% larger than aid received Occidental College ($34,200 vs. $33,025)
Oxy vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oxy 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 Oxy .
- The average SAT score at Occidental College (1304) is 75 points higher than at Soka University of America (1229)
- Incoming Oxy students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Soka University of America (27)
- Accepted freshman Soka University of America students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Oxy (3.63)
- Soka University of America has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than Oxy (39.4%)
Oxy vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oxy 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 Oxy.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than Occidental College (87% vs. 83%)
- Soka University of America students graduate with a $1,364 lower median federal student loan debt than Oxy graduates. ($22,288 vs. $23,652)
- Soka University of America graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Oxy graduates. ($230 vs. $244)
- More Oxy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Soka University of America students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/