Soka University of America vs St. John's
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Soka University of AmericaAliso Viejo, CACatholic life on campusSt. John's CollegeSanta Fe, NMCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Soka University of America has the higher graduation rate: 92% against 55% at St. John's.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, Soka University of America has the lower price after aid: $12,049 a year, against $19,053 at St. John's.
- The average price after aid is lower at Soka University of America: $18,260 a year, against $26,674 at St. John's.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Soka University of America: $55,017, against $44,985 at St. John's.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Aliso Viejo, CA
Santa Fe, NM
Setting
Suburb
Rural
Students
476
447
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.
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
43%
53%
Average SAT
1440
1426
ACT middle 50%
28–34
Graduation rate
92%
55%
First-year retention
90%
82%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$18,260
$26,674
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$12,020
$16,014
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$10,619
$17,151
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$12,049
$19,053
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$12,724
$21,551
Net price, over $110,000 income
$30,940
$35,680
Median debt
$15,650
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$55,017
$44,985
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.