Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Soka University of America's yield is 21 pts higher than St. John's's
Yield rate - 2
Soka University of America's SAT midpoint is 67 points higher than St. John's's
SAT midpoint - 3
Soka University of America admits 43% vs. 55% at St. John's
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Soka University of AmericaVery selective
- St. John'sSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1200–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 23–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Soka University of AmericaTest-optional
- St. John'sTest-optional
How they read a record
Soka University of America
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
St. John's
The high school record is required; GPA, class rank, and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Soka University of America | St. John's |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Considered |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required | Considered |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent release;St. John's College (Fall 2025), Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why