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Overview |
Skidmore College | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Saratoga Springs, NY | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,758 | 455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #51 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | skidmore.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Skidmore College | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,132 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,132 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,632 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,389 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,748 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Skidmore College | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,183 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 3,367 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.5% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 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 |
Skidmore College | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Skidmore College | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $230 |
Diversity |
Skidmore College | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Skidmore College | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Skidmore 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
- Skidmore College is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (2,758 students vs. 455 students)
Skidmore College vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Skidmore College or Soka University of America?
- Skidmore College is 84% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($61,132.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84% higher at Skidmore College than Soka University of America ($61,132.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than Skidmore College ($17,928 vs. $33,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 23.9% lower than costs at Skidmore College ($13,422 vs. $16,632)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than Skidmore College (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Skidmore College students is 33.8% larger than aid received Soka University of America ($45,748 vs. $34,200)
Skidmore College vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Skidmore 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 Skidmore College .
- The average SAT score at Skidmore College (1239) is 10 points higher than at Soka University of America (1229)
- Incoming Skidmore College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Soka University of America (27)
- Accepted freshman Skidmore College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Soka University of America (3.7)
- Soka University of America has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than Skidmore College (25.5%)
Skidmore College vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Skidmore 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 Skidmore College.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than Skidmore College (87% vs. 84%)
- Skidmore College students graduate with a $2,788 lower median federal student loan debt than Soka University of America graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,288)
- Skidmore College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Soka University of America graduates. ($201 vs. $230)
- More Skidmore College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Soka University of America students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/