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Overview |
Rose-Hulman | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,188 | 455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #129 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rose-hulman.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rose-Hulman | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,961 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,961 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,647 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,678 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,973 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Rose-Hulman | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,011 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 3,659 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1290/1483 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Rose-Hulman | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rose-Hulman | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Rose-Hulman | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 76% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Rose-Hulman | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Rose-Hulman | 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
- Rose Hulman Institute of Technology is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (2,188 students vs. 455 students)
Rose-Hulman vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rose-Hulman or Soka University of America?
- Rose Hulman Institute of Technology is 53.4% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($50,961.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.4% higher at Rose-Hulman than Soka University of America ($50,961.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than Rose-Hulman ($17,928 vs. $41,678)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 24% lower than costs at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($13,422 vs. $16,647)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology as Soka University of America (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Soka University of America students is 10.4% larger than aid received Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($34,200 vs. $30,973)
Rose-Hulman vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rose-Hulman 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 Rose-Hulman .
- The average SAT score at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (1322) is 93 points higher than at Soka University of America (1229)
- Incoming Rose-Hulman students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Soka University of America (27)
- Accepted freshman Rose-Hulman students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Soka University of America (3.7)
- Rose-Hulman has a higher acceptance rate (73%) than Soka University of America (56.6%)
Rose-Hulman vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rose-Hulman 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 Rose-Hulman.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (87% vs. 77%)
- Soka University of America students graduate with a $4,712 lower median federal student loan debt than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($22,288 vs. $27,000)
- Soka University of America graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Rose-Hulman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Soka University of America students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/