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Overview |
Whitman College | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Walla Walla, WA | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,493 | 455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #84 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | whitman.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Whitman College | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,200 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,200 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,220 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,935 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,047 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Whitman College | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,497 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 2,622 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.7% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1293/1473 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Whitman College | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Whitman College | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 93% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $230 |
Diversity |
Whitman College | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Whitman College | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Whitman College | 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
- Whitman College is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (1,493 students vs. 455 students)
Whitman College vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Whitman College or Soka University of America?
- Whitman College is 75.2% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($58,200.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.2% higher at Whitman College than Soka University of America ($58,200.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than Whitman College ($17,928 vs. $39,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 5.9% lower than costs at Whitman College ($13,422 vs. $14,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than Whitman College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Soka University of America students is 6.7% larger than aid received Whitman College ($34,200 vs. $32,047)
Whitman College vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Whitman 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 Whitman College .
- The average SAT score at Whitman College (1314) is 85 points higher than at Soka University of America (1229)
- Incoming Whitman College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Soka University of America (27)
- Accepted freshman Soka University of America students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Whitman College (3.68)
- Soka University of America has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than Whitman College (47.7%)
Whitman College vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Whitman 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 Whitman College.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than Whitman College (87% vs. 86%)
- Whitman College students graduate with a $4,788 lower median federal student loan debt than Soka University of America graduates. ($17,500 vs. $22,288)
- Whitman College graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Soka University of America graduates. ($180 vs. $230)
- More Whitman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Soka University of America students, three years after graduation. (93% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/