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Overview |
St Lawrence University | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Canton, NY | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,175 | 455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #159 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stlawu.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
St Lawrence University | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,995 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,283 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,093 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
St Lawrence University | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,172 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 3,284 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1240/1410 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
St Lawrence University | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St Lawrence University | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
St Lawrence University | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
St Lawrence University | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 20% | ||
Campus |
St Lawrence University | 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 Lawrence University is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (2,175 students vs. 455 students)
St Lawrence University vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St Lawrence University or Soka University of America?
- St Lawrence University is 85.4% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.4% higher at St Lawrence University than Soka University of America ($61,600.00 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 Lawrence University ($17,928 vs. $33,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 19.2% lower than costs at St Lawrence University ($13,422 vs. $15,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than St Lawrence University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Lawrence University students is 28.9% larger than aid received Soka University of America ($44,093 vs. $34,200)
St Lawrence University vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St Lawrence University 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 Lawrence University .
- Accepted freshman Soka University of America students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at St Lawrence University (3.6)
- St Lawrence University has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Soka University of America (56.6%)
St Lawrence University vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St Lawrence University 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 Lawrence University.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than St Lawrence University (87% vs. 80%)
- Soka University of America students graduate with a $4,712 lower median federal student loan debt than St Lawrence University graduates. ($22,288 vs. $27,000)
- Soka University of America graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than St Lawrence University graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St Lawrence University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/