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Overview |
Stanford | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Stanford, CA | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 18,446 | 476 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #2 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stanford.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stanford | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,731 | $34,382 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,731 | $34,382 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,922 | $13,892 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,998 | $18,807 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $64,164 | $33,951 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 100% |
Admission |
Stanford | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,733 | 397 | ||
| Admitted | 2,099 | 276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 3.9% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 80.9% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1510/1580 | 1220/1460 | ||
| 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 2, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Stanford | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stanford | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $122,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,475 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $128 | $230 |
Diversity |
Stanford | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Stanford | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Stanford | Soka University of America | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stanford University is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (18,446 students vs. 476 students)
Stanford vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stanford or Soka University of America?
- Stanford University is 79.5% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($61,731.00 vs. $34,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.5% higher at Stanford than Soka University of America ($61,731.00 vs. $34,382.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stanford University than Soka University of America ($17,998 vs. $18,807)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 43.4% lower than costs at Stanford University ($13,892 vs. $19,922)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than Stanford University (100% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stanford University students is 89% larger than aid received Soka University of America ($64,164 vs. $33,951)
Stanford vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stanford 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 Stanford .
- The average SAT score at Stanford University (1479) is 250 points higher than at Soka University of America (1229)
- Incoming Stanford students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Soka University of America (27)
- Accepted freshman Stanford students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Soka University of America (3.7)
- Soka University of America has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Stanford (3.9%)
Stanford vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stanford 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 Stanford.
- The graduation rate at Stanford is higher than Soka University of America (96% vs. 87%)
- Stanford University students graduate with a $9,813 lower median federal student loan debt than Soka University of America graduates. ($12,475 vs. $22,288)
- Stanford graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than Soka University of America graduates. ($128 vs. $230)
- More Stanford 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/