- Both Soka University of America (Soka) and Berkeley School of Theology are private.
- Both schools are located in California.
- Soka has more expensive tuition of $37,450 than Berkeley School of Theology ($2,896).
- Soka has tighter acceptance rate of 37.22% than Berkeley School of Theology (66.67%).
- Soka is larger with 455 students than Berkeley School of Theology (88 students).
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| #108 in Liberal Arts Colleges #7 in California | Rankings | #214 in Faith-based Colleges |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Aliso Viejo, CA | Location | Berkeley, CA |
Soka| Known as | ABSW | |
| Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degrees | 2-4 Year Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Other) |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Theological seminaries, Bible college, and other faith-related institution |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $37,450 | Undergraduate | $2,896 |
| $37,450 | Graduate | $19,640 |
| $37,023 | Financial Aid | $316 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 undergraduate $45 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $40 graduate |
| 37.22% | Acceptance Rate | 66.67% |
| 58.79% | Yield | 100.00% |
| 1,350 SAT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 455 | Total Students | 88 |
| 445 | Undergraduate | 19 |
| 10 | Graduate | 69 |
| Online Enrollment | ||
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 87% | Graduation Rate | |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 93% | Retention Rate | |
| Average Earning after Graduation | ||
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Not Offered | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad | Special Opportunities | Weekend/Evening College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 572) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 44) $17,100 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 7 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 2 to 1 |
| 54 Full-time 26 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 5 Full-time 6 Part-time |
| 212 Full-time 44 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 15 Full-time 8 Part-time |
| $112,720 for Faculties $82,202 Part-time | Average Salary | $58,175 for Faculties $79,947 Part-time |