Amherst vs. Soka |
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#6 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #4 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #12 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #9 in California Colleges |
Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
Offered Degrees | ||
Bachelor's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's, Master's |
Tuition & Fees | ||
expensive$60,890 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$33,962 |
- | Graduate Tuition | $33,962 |
More$50,424 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$34,570 |
Admission | ||
Higher1,415 SAT 32 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,335 SAT 29 ACT |
Tighter11% | Acceptance Rate | Easier40% |
Lower39% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable53% |
High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores TOEFL | Application Requirements (Required or Recommended to submit) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores TOEFL |
Enrollment | ||
Larger1,855 | Total Enrollment | Smaller442 |
Larger1,855 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller428 |
- | Graduate Student Population | 14 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher95% | Graduate Rate | Lower89% |
Higher96% | Retention Rate | Lower92% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,837) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 472) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,750) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty7 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty8 to 1 |
273 | Number of faculties | 77 |
Higher$116,777 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$106,636 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.