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Overview |
UCI | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 35,937 | 455 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #91 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uci.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCI | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,699 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,033 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,411 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
UCI | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 119,191 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 25,212 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.2% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1230/1430 | 1240/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UCI | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCI | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $230 |
Diversity |
UCI | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 16% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
UCI | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 20% | ||
Campus |
UCI | Soka University of America | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Irvine is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (35,937 students vs. 455 students)
UCI vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCI or Soka University of America?
- Soka University of America is 187.3% more expensive to attend than UCI for in-state tuition ($33,218.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.3% higher at UCI than Soka University of America ($41,636.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Irvine than Soka University of America ($14,033 vs. $17,928)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 31.9% lower than costs at University of California Irvine ($13,422 vs. $17,699)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than University of California Irvine (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Soka University of America students is 96.4% larger than aid received University of California Irvine ($34,200 vs. $17,411)
UCI vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCI 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 UCI .
- The average SAT score at Soka University of America (1229) is 54 points higher than at UCI (1175)
- Incoming UCI students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Soka University of America (27)
- Accepted freshman UCI students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Soka University of America (3.7)
- Soka University of America has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than UCI (21.2%)
UCI vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCI 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 UCI.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than University of California Irvine (87% vs. 85%)
- University of California Irvine students graduate with a $5,288 lower median federal student loan debt than Soka University of America graduates. ($17,000 vs. $22,288)
- UCI graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Soka University of America graduates. ($175 vs. $230)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCI 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/