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Overview |
Wheaton College | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Norton, MA | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 476 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #177 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheatoncollege.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $34,382 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $34,382 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,430 | $13,892 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,638 | $18,807 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,217 | $33,951 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,702 | 397 | ||
| Admitted | 3,354 | 276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1210/1420 | 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 | Feb 15, 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 | 77% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $230 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 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 (1,778 students vs. 476 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 79.2% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $34,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.2% higher at Wheaton College than Soka University of America ($61,600.00 vs. $34,382.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than Wheaton College ($18,807 vs. $31,638)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 11.1% lower than costs at Wheaton College ($13,892 vs. $15,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than Wheaton College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 33.2% larger than aid received Soka University of America ($45,217 vs. $33,951)
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 .
- Accepted freshman Soka University of America students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Wheaton College (3.48)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than Soka University of America (69.5%)
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 Soka University of America is higher than Wheaton College (87% vs. 77%)
- Soka University of America students graduate with a $3,712 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($22,288 vs. $26,000)
- Soka University of America graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($230 vs. $268)
- More Wheaton 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/