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Overview |
California Baptist University | Sonoma State University | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | Rohnert Park, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,495 | 6,637 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #742 | #675 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calbaptist.edu | sonoma.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Baptist University | Sonoma State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,958 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,958 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $14,926 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,304 | $15,507 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,757 | $7,287 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 77% |
Admission |
California Baptist University | Sonoma State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,654 | 10,806 | ||
| Admitted | 6,117 | 10,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 950/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
California Baptist University | Sonoma State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Baptist University | Sonoma State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $180 |
Diversity |
California Baptist University | Sonoma State University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 34% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
California Baptist University | Sonoma State University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 3% | ||
Campus |
California Baptist University | Sonoma State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Baptist University is larger than than Sonoma State University based on total student enrollment (11,495 students vs. 6,637 students)
California Baptist University vs. Sonoma State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Baptist University or Sonoma State University?
- California Baptist University is 526.2% more expensive to attend than Sonoma State University for in-state tuition ($35,958.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.1% higher at California Baptist University than Sonoma State University ($35,958.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sonoma State University than California Baptist University ($15,507 vs. $27,304)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Baptist University are 33.1% lower than costs at Sonoma State University ($11,210 vs. $14,926)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Baptist University than Sonoma State University (97% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Baptist University students is 212.3% larger than aid received Sonoma State University ($22,757 vs. $7,287)
California Baptist University vs. Sonoma State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Baptist University or Sonoma State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sonoma State University or California Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at Sonoma State University (996) is 36 points higher than at California Baptist University (960)
- Incoming Sonoma State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at California Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman California Baptist University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Sonoma State University (3.4)
- Sonoma State University has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than California Baptist University (79.9%)
California Baptist University vs. Sonoma State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Baptist University or Sonoma State University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Sonoma State University and California Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at Sonoma State University is higher than California Baptist University (57% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Sonoma State University earn on average $4,200 more per year than California Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $45,100)
- Sonoma State University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than California Baptist University graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,000)
- Sonoma State University graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than California Baptist University graduates. ($180 vs. $279)
- More Sonoma State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/