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PLNU Pepperdine Biola University UCSB Chapman Wheaton College Loyola Marymount USD Azusa Pacific University UOP SCU Cal Poly| Westmont College | Soka University of America | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Westmont College | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #146 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westmont.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westmont College | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,840 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,840 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,760 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,112 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,900 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Westmont College | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,326 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 1,907 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1280/1458 | 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 |
Academics |
Westmont College | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westmont College | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,123 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $230 |
Diversity |
Westmont College | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Westmont College | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Westmont 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
- Westmont College is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (1,284 students vs. 455 students)
Westmont College vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westmont College or Soka University of America?
- Westmont College is 47% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($48,840.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47% higher at Westmont College than Soka University of America ($48,840.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than Westmont College ($17,928 vs. $33,112)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 17.4% lower than costs at Westmont College ($13,422 vs. $15,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than Westmont College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Soka University of America students is 0.9% larger than aid received Westmont College ($34,200 vs. $33,900)
Westmont College vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westmont 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 Westmont College .
- The average SAT score at Soka University of America (1229) is 50 points higher than at Westmont College (1179)
- Incoming Soka University of America students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Westmont College (26)
- Accepted freshman Soka University of America students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Westmont College (3.59)
- Westmont College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Soka University of America (56.6%)
Westmont College vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westmont 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 Westmont College.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than Westmont College (87% vs. 77%)
- Soka University of America students graduate with a $2,835 lower median federal student loan debt than Westmont College graduates. ($22,288 vs. $25,123)
- Soka University of America graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Westmont College graduates. ($230 vs. $259)
- More Westmont College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Soka University of America students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/