Soka University of America vs Whitman
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Soka University of AmericaAliso Viejo, CACatholic life on campusWhitman CollegeWalla Walla, WACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Soka University of America has the higher graduation rate: 92% against 81% at Whitman.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, Soka University of America has the lower price after aid: $12,049 a year, against $21,915 at Whitman.
- The average price after aid is lower at Soka University of America: $18,260 a year, against $33,313 at Whitman.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Whitman: $67,589, against $55,017 at Soka University of America.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Aliso Viejo, CA
Walla Walla, WA
Setting
Suburb
City
Students
476
1,544
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
43%
38%
Average SAT
1440
1410
ACT middle 50%
29–33
Graduation rate
92%
81%
First-year retention
90%
87%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$18,260
$33,313
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$12,020
$13,567
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$10,619
$11,596
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$12,049
$21,915
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$12,724
$27,237
Net price, over $110,000 income
$30,940
$47,679
Median debt
$15,650
$18,437
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$55,017
$67,589
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.