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Overview |
UOP | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Stockton, CA | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,277 | 455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #161 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacific.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
UOP | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,918 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,918 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,420 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,164 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,322 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
UOP | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,891 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 5,492 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1423 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UOP | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UOP | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $230 |
Diversity |
UOP | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
UOP | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 20% | ||
Campus |
UOP | 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
- University of the Pacific is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (6,277 students vs. 455 students)
UOP vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UOP or Soka University of America?
- University of the Pacific is 59.3% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($52,918.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.3% higher at UOP than Soka University of America ($52,918.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than UOP ($17,928 vs. $28,164)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 7.4% lower than costs at University of the Pacific ($13,422 vs. $14,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than University of the Pacific (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Pacific students is 12.1% larger than aid received Soka University of America ($38,322 vs. $34,200)
UOP vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UOP 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 UOP .
- The average SAT score at Soka University of America (1229) is 77 points higher than at UOP (1152)
- Incoming Soka University of America students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UOP (26)
- Accepted freshman Soka University of America students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UOP (3.58)
- UOP has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Soka University of America (56.6%)
UOP vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UOP 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 UOP.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than University of the Pacific (87% vs. 69%)
- Soka University of America students graduate with a $2,337 lower median federal student loan debt than UOP graduates. ($22,288 vs. $24,625)
- Soka University of America graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than UOP graduates. ($230 vs. $254)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UOP students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/