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Overview |
Soka University of America | PHC | ||
| Location | Aliso Viejo, CA | Purcellville, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 455 | 409 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | soka.edu | phc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Soka University of America | PHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,218 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,218 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,422 | $11,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,928 | $26,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,200 | $13,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Soka University of America | PHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 498 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 282 | 179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.7% | 57.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1240/1440 | 1233/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Soka University of America | PHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Soka University of America | PHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,288 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | N/A |
Diversity |
Soka University of America | PHC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 40% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Soka University of America | PHC | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Soka University of America | PHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Soka University of America is larger than than PHC based on total student enrollment (455 students vs. 409 students)
Soka University of America vs. PHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Soka University of America or PHC?
- Soka University of America is 17% more expensive to attend than PHC for in-state tuition ($33,218.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at Soka University of America than Patrick Henry College ($33,218.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than PHC ($17,928 vs. $26,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Patrick Henry College are 21.8% lower than costs at Soka University of America ($11,020 vs. $13,422)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than Patrick Henry College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Soka University of America students is 152.8% larger than aid received Patrick Henry College ($34,200 vs. $13,531)
Soka University of America vs. PHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Soka University of America or PHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PHC or Soka University of America .
- Accepted freshman PHC students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Soka University of America (3.7)
- PHC has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than Soka University of America (56.6%)
Soka University of America vs. PHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Soka University of America or PHC? 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 PHC and Soka University of America.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/