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SUNY Stony Brook Fordham Hofstra NYU Trinity College Miami Villanova George Washington Reed Chapman Seton Hall University UB| St John's College | Soka University of America | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St John's | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Annapolis, MD | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 541 | 455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjca.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
St John's | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,040 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,040 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,270 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,643 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,775 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
St John's | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 982 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 490 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1250/1460 | 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 |
Academics |
St John's | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St John's | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
St John's | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
St John's | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 20% | ||
Campus |
St John's | Soka University of America | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St John's College is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (541 students vs. 455 students)
St John's vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St John's or Soka University of America?
- St John's College is 8.5% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($36,040.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at St John's than Soka University of America ($36,040.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than St John's ($17,928 vs. $27,643)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 6.3% lower than costs at St John's College ($13,422 vs. $14,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than St John's College (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Soka University of America students is 43.8% larger than aid received St John's College ($34,200 vs. $23,775)
St John's vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St John's 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 St John's .
- Accepted freshman St John's students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Soka University of America (3.7)
- Soka University of America has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than St John's (49.9%)
St John's vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St John's 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 St John's.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than St John's College (87% vs. 69%)
- Soka University of America students graduate with a $4,712 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's graduates. ($22,288 vs. $27,000)
- Soka University of America graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than St John's graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/