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Overview |
PLU | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Tacoma, WA | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,633 | 455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #311 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plu.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLU | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,472 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,472 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,826 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,825 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,435 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
PLU | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,334 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 2,964 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1253/1423 | 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 | Aug 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
PLU | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLU | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,800 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $230 |
Diversity |
PLU | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
PLU | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 20% | ||
Campus |
PLU | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pacific Lutheran University is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (2,633 students vs. 455 students)
PLU vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLU or Soka University of America?
- Pacific Lutheran University is 48.9% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($49,472.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.9% higher at PLU than Soka University of America ($49,472.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than PLU ($17,928 vs. $24,825)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Lutheran University are 13.5% lower than costs at Soka University of America ($11,826 vs. $13,422)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than Pacific Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is 6.5% larger than aid received Soka University of America ($36,435 vs. $34,200)
PLU vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLU 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 PLU .
- The average SAT score at Soka University of America (1229) is 112 points higher than at PLU (1117)
- Incoming Soka University of America students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at PLU (25)
- Accepted freshman PLU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Soka University of America (3.7)
- PLU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Soka University of America (56.6%)
PLU vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLU 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 PLU.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than Pacific Lutheran University (87% vs. 66%)
- Soka University of America students graduate with a $3,512 lower median federal student loan debt than PLU graduates. ($22,288 vs. $25,800)
- Soka University of America graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than PLU graduates. ($230 vs. $266)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/