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Overview |
Wheaton College | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,885 | 455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #166 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,990 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,990 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,961 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,272 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,893 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 1,674 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $230 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wheaton College is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (2,885 students vs. 455 students)
Wheaton College vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Soka University of America?
- Wheaton College is 26.4% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($41,990.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.4% higher at Wheaton College than Soka University of America ($41,990.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than Wheaton College ($17,928 vs. $29,961)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 14.8% lower than costs at Soka University of America ($11,690 vs. $13,422)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College as Soka University of America (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Soka University of America students is 40.9% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($34,200 vs. $24,272)
Wheaton College vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton 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 Wheaton College .
- The average SAT score at Wheaton College (1314) is 85 points higher than at Soka University of America (1229)
- Incoming Wheaton College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Soka University of America (27)
- Accepted freshman Wheaton College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Soka University of America (3.7)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Soka University of America (56.6%)
Wheaton College vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton 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 Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is the same as at Soka University of America (87% vs. 87%)
- Soka University of America students graduate with a $212 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($22,288 vs. $22,500)
- Soka University of America graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($230 vs. $232)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Soka University of America students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/