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Overview |
Rhodes College | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Memphis, TN | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,008 | 455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #119 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rhodes.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rhodes College | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,296 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,672 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,712 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Rhodes College | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,253 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 2,832 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1310/1470 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Rhodes College | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rhodes College | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,217 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $230 |
Diversity |
Rhodes College | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Rhodes College | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Rhodes College | 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
- Rhodes College is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (2,008 students vs. 455 students)
Rhodes College vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rhodes College or Soka University of America?
- Rhodes College is 56.5% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.5% higher at Rhodes College than Soka University of America ($52,000.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than Rhodes College ($17,928 vs. $30,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhodes College are 9.2% lower than costs at Soka University of America ($12,296 vs. $13,422)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than Rhodes College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhodes College students is 4.4% larger than aid received Soka University of America ($35,712 vs. $34,200)
Rhodes College vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rhodes College 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 Rhodes College .
- The average SAT score at Rhodes College (1306) is 77 points higher than at Soka University of America (1229)
- Incoming Rhodes College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Soka University of America (27)
- Accepted freshman Rhodes College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Soka University of America (3.7)
- Soka University of America has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than Rhodes College (53.9%)
Rhodes College vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rhodes College 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 Rhodes College.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than Rhodes College (87% vs. 75%)
- Soka University of America students graduate with a $3,929 lower median federal student loan debt than Rhodes College graduates. ($22,288 vs. $26,217)
- Soka University of America graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Rhodes College graduates. ($230 vs. $271)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rhodes College 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/