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Overview |
Trinity | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,694 | 476 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinity.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,712 | $34,382 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,712 | $34,382 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,472 | $13,892 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,264 | $18,807 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,524 | $33,951 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Trinity | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,425 | 397 | ||
| Admitted | 3,217 | 276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.2% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1320/1465 | 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 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $230 |
Diversity |
Trinity | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Trinity | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Trinity | 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
- Trinity University is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (2,694 students vs. 476 students)
Trinity vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity or Soka University of America?
- Trinity University is 47.5% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($50,712.00 vs. $34,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.5% higher at Trinity than Soka University of America ($50,712.00 vs. $34,382.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than Trinity ($18,807 vs. $32,264)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 4.2% lower than costs at Trinity University ($13,892 vs. $14,472)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than Trinity University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Soka University of America students is 1.3% larger than aid received Trinity University ($33,951 vs. $33,524)
Trinity vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity 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 Trinity .
- The average SAT score at Trinity University (1294) is 65 points higher than at Soka University of America (1229)
- Incoming Trinity students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Soka University of America (27)
- Accepted freshman Soka University of America students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Trinity (3.68)
- Soka University of America has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Trinity (28.2%)
Trinity vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity 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 Trinity.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than Trinity University (87% vs. 80%)
- Soka University of America students graduate with a $3,212 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity graduates. ($22,288 vs. $25,500)
- Soka University of America graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity graduates. ($230 vs. $263)
- More Trinity 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/