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Overview |
Washington and Lee | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Lexington, VA | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,277 | 476 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #28 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wlu.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington and Lee | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,315 | $34,382 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,315 | $34,382 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,685 | $13,892 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,667 | $18,807 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $58,323 | $33,951 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 100% |
Admission |
Washington and Lee | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,820 | 397 | ||
| Admitted | 1,184 | 276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.4% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.4% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1410/1530 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington and Lee | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $230 |
Diversity |
Washington and Lee | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Washington and Lee | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Washington and Lee | Soka University of America | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington and Lee University is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (2,277 students vs. 476 students)
Washington and Lee vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington and Lee or Soka University of America?
- Washington and Lee University is 84.2% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($63,315.00 vs. $34,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.2% higher at Washington and Lee than Soka University of America ($63,315.00 vs. $34,382.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than Washington and Lee ($18,807 vs. $24,667)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 27.3% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($13,892 vs. $17,685)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than Washington and Lee University (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 71.8% larger than aid received Soka University of America ($58,323 vs. $33,951)
Washington and Lee vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington and Lee 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 Washington and Lee .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 166 points higher than at Soka University of America (1229)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Soka University of America (27)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Soka University of America (3.7)
- Soka University of America has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Washington and Lee (17.4%)
Washington and Lee vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington and Lee 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 Washington and Lee.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Soka University of America (91% vs. 87%)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $788 lower median federal student loan debt than Soka University of America graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,288)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Soka University of America graduates. ($222 vs. $230)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Soka University of America students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/