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USD UCSD UC Riverside Cal State Fullerton Cal Poly Cal State Long Beach UCSC San Francisco State UCSB ASU San Jose State UCLA| San Diego State University | Soka University of America | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
San Diego State | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 37,402 | 455 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #337 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sdsu.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Diego State | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,714 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,017 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,934 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 100% |
Admission |
San Diego State | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 77,250 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 30,331 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.3% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1240/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
San Diego State | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Diego State | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,349 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $158 | $230 |
Diversity |
San Diego State | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
San Diego State | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 20% | ||
Campus |
San Diego State | Soka University of America | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- San Diego State University is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (37,402 students vs. 455 students)
San Diego State vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Diego State or Soka University of America?
- Soka University of America is 478.5% more expensive to attend than San Diego State for in-state tuition ($33,218.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.5% higher at Soka University of America than San Diego State University ($33,218.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Diego State University than Soka University of America ($13,017 vs. $17,928)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 46.9% lower than costs at San Diego State University ($13,422 vs. $19,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than San Diego State University (100% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Soka University of America students is 244.3% larger than aid received San Diego State University ($34,200 vs. $9,934)
San Diego State vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Diego State 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 San Diego State .
- The average SAT score at Soka University of America (1229) is 99 points higher than at San Diego State (1130)
- Incoming Soka University of America students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at San Diego State (25)
- Accepted freshman San Diego State students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Soka University of America (3.7)
- Soka University of America has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than San Diego State (39.3%)
San Diego State vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Diego State 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 San Diego State.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than San Diego State University (87% vs. 66%)
- San Diego State University students graduate with a $6,939 lower median federal student loan debt than Soka University of America graduates. ($15,349 vs. $22,288)
- San Diego State graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Soka University of America graduates. ($158 vs. $230)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Diego State students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/