Occidental vs Soka University of America
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Occidental CollegeLos Angeles, CACatholic life on campusSoka University of AmericaAliso Viejo, CACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Soka University of America has the higher graduation rate: 92% against 81% at Occidental.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, Soka University of America has the lower price after aid: $12,049 a year, against $21,468 at Occidental.
- The average price after aid is lower at Soka University of America: $18,260 a year, against $38,263 at Occidental.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Occidental: $75,951, against $55,017 at Soka University of America.
Catholic life
Campus ministry
2 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Aliso Viejo, CA
Setting
City
Suburb
Students
1,854
476
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
44%
43%
Average SAT
1452
1440
ACT middle 50%
31–34
Graduation rate
81%
92%
First-year retention
90%
90%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$38,263
$18,260
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$20,705
$12,020
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$17,655
$10,619
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$21,468
$12,049
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$28,033
$12,724
Net price, over $110,000 income
$54,959
$30,940
Median debt
$23,000
$15,650
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$75,951
$55,017
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.