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Overview |
Willamette University | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Salem, OR | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,112 | 476 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #253 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | willamette.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Willamette University | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,000 | $34,382 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,000 | $34,382 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $13,892 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,716 | $18,807 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,396 | $33,951 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Willamette University | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,107 | 397 | ||
| Admitted | 3,249 | 276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1220/1430 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Willamette University | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Willamette University | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $230 |
Diversity |
Willamette University | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Willamette University | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Willamette University | 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
- Willamette University is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (2,112 students vs. 476 students)
Willamette University vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Willamette University or Soka University of America?
- Willamette University is 39.6% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($48,000.00 vs. $34,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.6% higher at Willamette University than Soka University of America ($48,000.00 vs. $34,382.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than Willamette University ($18,807 vs. $27,716)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 11.5% lower than costs at Willamette University ($13,892 vs. $15,490)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University as Soka University of America (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 1.3% larger than aid received Soka University of America ($34,396 vs. $33,951)
Willamette University vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Willamette University 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 Willamette University .
- The average SAT score at Soka University of America (1229) is 1 points higher than at Willamette University (1228)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Soka University of America (27)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Soka University of America (3.7)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Soka University of America (69.5%)
Willamette University vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Willamette University 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 Willamette University.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than Willamette University (87% vs. 77%)
- Soka University of America students graduate with a $3,712 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($22,288 vs. $26,000)
- Soka University of America graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($230 vs. $268)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Willamette University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/