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Overview |
UCSC | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Santa Cruz, CA | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,478 | 455 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #222 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucsc.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCSC | 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 | $18,185 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,975 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,202 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
UCSC | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,912 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 30,926 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.9% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.5% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 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 |
UCSC | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCSC | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,959 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $230 |
Diversity |
UCSC | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
UCSC | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 20% | ||
Campus |
UCSC | 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 Santa Cruz is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (19,478 students vs. 455 students)
UCSC vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCSC or Soka University of America?
- Soka University of America is 187.3% more expensive to attend than UCSC for in-state tuition ($33,218.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.3% higher at UCSC 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 Soka University of America than UCSC ($17,928 vs. $17,975)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 35.5% lower than costs at University of California Santa Cruz ($13,422 vs. $18,185)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than University of California Santa Cruz (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Soka University of America students is 61.3% larger than aid received University of California Santa Cruz ($34,200 vs. $21,202)
UCSC vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCSC 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 UCSC .
- The average SAT score at Soka University of America (1229) is 28 points higher than at UCSC (1201)
- Incoming UCSC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Soka University of America (27)
- Accepted freshman Soka University of America students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UCSC (3.63)
- Soka University of America has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than UCSC (46.9%)
UCSC vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCSC 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 UCSC.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than University of California Santa Cruz (87% vs. 73%)
- University of California Santa Cruz students graduate with a $2,329 lower median federal student loan debt than Soka University of America graduates. ($19,959 vs. $22,288)
- UCSC graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Soka University of America graduates. ($206 vs. $230)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCSC students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/