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Overview |
Washington College | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Washington College | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington College | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $230 |
Diversity |
Washington College | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Washington College | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | 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
- Washington College is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (955 students vs. 455 students)
Washington College vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Soka University of America?
- Washington College is 52.4% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.4% higher at Washington College than Soka University of America ($50,626.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than Washington College ($17,928 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 3.1% lower than costs at Washington College ($13,422 vs. $13,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than Washington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 4.3% larger than aid received Soka University of America ($35,683 vs. $34,200)
Washington College vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College 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 College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Soka University of America (3.7)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Soka University of America (56.6%)
Washington College vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College 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 College.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than Washington College (87% vs. 75%)
- Soka University of America students graduate with a $1,962 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($22,288 vs. $24,250)
- Soka University of America graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($230 vs. $250)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/