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UT Dallas Baylor Austin College SU UNT UT Austin TCU Trinity UT Arlington Chapman Texas A&M WSU| University of Dallas | Soka University of America | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Dallas | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Irving, TX | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,328 | 455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #239 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udallas.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dallas | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,630 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,630 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,810 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,250 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,231 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Dallas | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,307 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 2,528 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1170/1400 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Dallas | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dallas | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $230 |
Diversity |
University of Dallas | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
University of Dallas | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 20% | ||
Campus |
University of Dallas | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Dallas is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (2,328 students vs. 455 students)
University of Dallas vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dallas or Soka University of America?
- University of Dallas is 34.4% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($44,630.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.4% higher at University of Dallas than Soka University of America ($44,630.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than University of Dallas ($17,928 vs. $27,250)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 2.9% lower than costs at University of Dallas ($13,422 vs. $13,810)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Dallas as Soka University of America (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dallas students is 5.9% larger than aid received Soka University of America ($36,231 vs. $34,200)
University of Dallas vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dallas 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 University of Dallas .
- The average SAT score at Soka University of America (1229) is 12 points higher than at University of Dallas (1217)
- Incoming University of Dallas students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Soka University of America (27)
- Accepted freshman University of Dallas students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Soka University of America (3.7)
- University of Dallas has a higher acceptance rate (58.7%) than Soka University of America (56.6%)
University of Dallas vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dallas 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 University of Dallas.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than University of Dallas (87% vs. 73%)
- Soka University of America students graduate with a $1,712 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dallas graduates. ($22,288 vs. $24,000)
- Soka University of America graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dallas graduates. ($230 vs. $248)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Dallas students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/