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Overview |
Wooster | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Wooster, OH | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,967 | 455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #198 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wooster.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wooster | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,050 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,050 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,976 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,315 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Wooster | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,251 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 4,080 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1250/1450 | 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 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wooster | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wooster | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $230 |
Diversity |
Wooster | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Wooster | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Wooster | 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
- The College of Wooster is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (1,967 students vs. 455 students)
Wooster vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wooster or Soka University of America?
- The College of Wooster is 71.7% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($57,050.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.7% higher at Wooster than Soka University of America ($57,050.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than Wooster ($17,928 vs. $28,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 0.6% lower than costs at The College of Wooster ($13,422 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than The College of Wooster (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 23.7% larger than aid received Soka University of America ($42,315 vs. $34,200)
Wooster vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wooster 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 Wooster .
- The average SAT score at The College of Wooster (1237) is 8 points higher than at Soka University of America (1229)
- Incoming Wooster students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Soka University of America (27)
- Accepted freshman Wooster students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Soka University of America (3.7)
- Soka University of America has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than Wooster (56.3%)
Wooster vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wooster 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 Wooster.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than The College of Wooster (87% vs. 75%)
- Soka University of America students graduate with a $3,712 lower median federal student loan debt than Wooster graduates. ($22,288 vs. $26,000)
- Soka University of America graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Wooster graduates. ($230 vs. $268)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wooster students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/