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Overview |
Reed | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,534 | 455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #77 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | reed.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Reed | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,450 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,450 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,106 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,864 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Reed | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,023 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 2,779 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.8% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1320/1500 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Reed | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Reed | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $230 |
Diversity |
Reed | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Reed | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Reed | 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
- Reed College is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (1,534 students vs. 455 students)
Reed vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Reed or Soka University of America?
- Reed College is 94% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94% higher at Reed than Soka University of America ($64,450.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than Reed ($17,928 vs. $33,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 18.8% lower than costs at Reed College ($13,422 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than Reed College (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 40% larger than aid received Soka University of America ($47,864 vs. $34,200)
Reed vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Reed 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 Reed .
- The average SAT score at Reed College (1383) is 154 points higher than at Soka University of America (1229)
- Incoming Reed students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Soka University of America (27)
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Soka University of America (3.7)
- Soka University of America has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than Reed (30.8%)
Reed vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Reed 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 Reed.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than Reed College (87% vs. 80%)
- Reed College students graduate with a $6,288 lower median federal student loan debt than Soka University of America graduates. ($16,000 vs. $22,288)
- Reed graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Soka University of America graduates. ($165 vs. $230)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Reed 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/