Rust vs Soka University of America
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Rust CollegeHolly Springs, MSCatholic 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 12% at Rust.
- The average price after aid is lower at Rust: $12,587 a year, against $18,260 at Soka University of America.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Soka University of America: $55,017, against $32,275 at Rust.
- Median debt is lower at Soka University of America: $15,650, against $26,159 at Rust.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Holly Springs, MS
Aliso Viejo, CA
Setting
Town
Suburb
Students
429
476
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 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
49%
43%
Average SAT
1440
Graduation rate
12%
92%
First-year retention
84%
90%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$12,587
$18,260
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$12,546
$12,020
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$9,481
$10,619
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$13,878
$12,049
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$8,797
$12,724
Net price, over $110,000 income
$18,356
$30,940
Median debt
$26,159
$15,650
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$32,275
$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.