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Overview |
PLNU | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,319 | 455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #292 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointloma.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLNU | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,933 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,422 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PLNU | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,149 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 2,580 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1170/1350 | 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 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
PLNU | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLNU | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $230 |
Diversity |
PLNU | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
PLNU | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 20% | ||
Campus |
PLNU | 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
- Point Loma Nazarene University is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (4,319 students vs. 455 students)
PLNU vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLNU or Soka University of America?
- Point Loma Nazarene University is 21.6% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.6% higher at PLNU than Soka University of America ($40,400.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than PLNU ($17,928 vs. $34,933)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Loma Nazarene University are 13.7% lower than costs at Soka University of America ($11,800 vs. $13,422)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Point Loma Nazarene University as Soka University of America (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Soka University of America students is 76.1% larger than aid received Point Loma Nazarene University ($34,200 vs. $19,422)
PLNU vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLNU 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 PLNU .
- The average SAT score at Soka University of America (1229) is 81 points higher than at PLNU (1148)
- Incoming Soka University of America students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at PLNU (26)
- Accepted freshman Soka University of America students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at PLNU (3.65)
- PLNU has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than Soka University of America (56.6%)
PLNU vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLNU 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 PLNU.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than Point Loma Nazarene University (87% vs. 72%)
- Soka University of America students graduate with a $2,712 lower median federal student loan debt than PLNU graduates. ($22,288 vs. $25,000)
- Soka University of America graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than PLNU graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLNU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/