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San Francisco State USD SCU UCSC Seattle U Chapman UOP UC Davis Loyola Marymount UC Riverside San Jose State UC Merced| University of San Francisco | Soka University of America | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USF | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,212 | 476 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usfca.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
USF | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,670 | $34,382 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,670 | $34,382 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,300 | $13,892 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,104 | $18,807 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,492 | $33,951 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
USF | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,709 | 397 | ||
| Admitted | 13,052 | 276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.8% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.6% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 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 |
USF | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USF | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $230 |
Diversity |
USF | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 19% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
USF | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 20% | ||
Campus |
USF | Soka University of America | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Francisco is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (9,212 students vs. 476 students)
USF vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USF or Soka University of America?
- University of San Francisco is 67.7% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($57,670.00 vs. $34,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.7% higher at USF than Soka University of America ($57,670.00 vs. $34,382.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than USF ($18,807 vs. $44,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 24.5% lower than costs at University of San Francisco ($13,892 vs. $17,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than University of San Francisco (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Soka University of America students is 4.5% larger than aid received University of San Francisco ($33,951 vs. $32,492)
USF vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USF 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 USF .
- The average SAT score at Soka University of America (1229) is 57 points higher than at USF (1172)
- Incoming Soka University of America students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at USF (26)
- Accepted freshman Soka University of America students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at USF (3.57)
- Soka University of America has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than USF (50.8%)
USF vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USF 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 USF.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than University of San Francisco (87% vs. 70%)
- Soka University of America students graduate with a $2,712 lower median federal student loan debt than USF graduates. ($22,288 vs. $25,000)
- Soka University of America graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than USF graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USF students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/