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Overview |
Whittier College | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Whittier, CA | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 859 | 476 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | whittier.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Whittier College | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,924 | $34,382 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,924 | $34,382 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,623 | $13,892 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,436 | $18,807 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,008 | $33,951 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Whittier College | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,797 | 397 | ||
| Admitted | 2,388 | 276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.1% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1220/1460 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Whittier College | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Whittier College | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $230 |
Diversity |
Whittier College | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 44% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Whittier College | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Whittier 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
- Whittier College is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (859 students vs. 476 students)
Whittier College vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Whittier College or Soka University of America?
- Whittier College is 42.3% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($48,924.00 vs. $34,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.3% higher at Whittier College than Soka University of America ($48,924.00 vs. $34,382.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than Whittier College ($18,807 vs. $32,436)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 12.5% lower than costs at Whittier College ($13,892 vs. $15,623)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than Whittier College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Soka University of America students is 6.1% larger than aid received Whittier College ($33,951 vs. $32,008)
Whittier College vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Whittier 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 Whittier College .
- The average SAT score at Soka University of America (1229) is 172 points higher than at Whittier College (1057)
- Incoming Soka University of America students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Whittier College (23)
- Accepted freshman Soka University of America students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Whittier College (3.61)
- Whittier College has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Soka University of America (69.5%)
Whittier College vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Whittier 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 Whittier College.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than Whittier College (87% vs. 55%)
- Soka University of America students graduate with a $3,212 lower median federal student loan debt than Whittier College graduates. ($22,288 vs. $25,500)
- Soka University of America graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Whittier College graduates. ($230 vs. $263)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Whittier College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/