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Overview |
San Jose State | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | San Jose, CA | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 36,062 | 476 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #571 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjsu.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Jose State | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $34,382 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $34,382 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,866 | $13,892 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,833 | $18,807 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,311 | $33,951 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 100% |
Admission |
San Jose State | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,780 | 397 | ||
| Admitted | 28,708 | 276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 1220/1460 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
San Jose State | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Jose State | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $230 |
Diversity |
San Jose State | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
San Jose State | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 20% | ||
Campus |
San Jose 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 Jose State University is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (36,062 students vs. 476 students)
San Jose State vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Jose State or Soka University of America?
- Soka University of America is 498.8% more expensive to attend than San Jose State for in-state tuition ($34,382.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.1% higher at Soka University of America than San Jose State University ($34,382.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Jose State University than Soka University of America ($13,833 vs. $18,807)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 43% lower than costs at San Jose State University ($13,892 vs. $19,866)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than San Jose State University (100% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Soka University of America students is 200.2% larger than aid received San Jose State University ($33,951 vs. $11,311)
San Jose State vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Jose 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 Jose State .
- The average SAT score at Soka University of America (1229) is 174 points higher than at San Jose State (1055)
- Incoming Soka University of America students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at San Jose State (23)
- Accepted freshman Soka University of America students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at San Jose State (3.35)
- San Jose State has a higher acceptance rate (80.2%) than Soka University of America (69.5%)
San Jose State vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Jose 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 Jose State.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than San Jose State University (87% vs. 46%)
- San Jose State University students graduate with a $7,288 lower median federal student loan debt than Soka University of America graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,288)
- San Jose State graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Soka University of America graduates. ($155 vs. $230)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Jose State students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/