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Overview |
Scripps College | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,099 | 455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #48 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scrippscollege.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Scripps College | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,494 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,494 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,818 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,923 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,143 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Scripps College | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,099 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 865 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.9% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 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 | 32/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | 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 |
Scripps College | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Scripps College | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $230 |
Diversity |
Scripps College | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Scripps College | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Scripps College | Soka University of America | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Scripps College is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (1,099 students vs. 455 students)
Scripps College vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Scripps College or Soka University of America?
- Scripps College is 82.1% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($60,494.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.1% higher at Scripps College than Soka University of America ($60,494.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than Scripps College ($17,928 vs. $43,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 47.7% lower than costs at Scripps College ($13,422 vs. $19,818)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Scripps College as Soka University of America (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Soka University of America students is 61.8% larger than aid received Scripps College ($34,200 vs. $21,143)
Scripps College vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Scripps 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 Scripps College .
- The average SAT score at Scripps College (1362) is 133 points higher than at Soka University of America (1229)
- Incoming Scripps College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Soka University of America (27)
- Accepted freshman Scripps College 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 Scripps College (27.9%)
Scripps College vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Scripps 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 Scripps College.
- The graduation rate at Scripps College is higher than Soka University of America (88% vs. 87%)
- Scripps College students graduate with a $8,288 lower median federal student loan debt than Soka University of America graduates. ($14,000 vs. $22,288)
- Scripps College graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Soka University of America graduates. ($144 vs. $230)
- More Scripps College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Soka University of America students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/