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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | Sonoma State University | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Rohnert Park, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 6,637 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #675 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | sonoma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | Sonoma State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $14,926 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | $15,507 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $7,287 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 77% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | Sonoma State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,461 | 10,806 | ||
| Admitted | 11,988 | 10,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.5% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Oct 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | Sonoma State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | Sonoma State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $180 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | Sonoma State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | Sonoma State University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | Sonoma State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University East Bay is larger than than Sonoma State University based on total student enrollment (13,673 students vs. 6,637 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. Sonoma State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or Sonoma State University?
- California State University East Bay and Sonoma State University cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at Cal State East Bay as Sonoma State University ($17,622.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University East Bay than Sonoma State University ($11,464 vs. $15,507)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sonoma State University are 3.2% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($14,926 vs. $15,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sonoma State University than California State University East Bay (77% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University East Bay students is 18.8% larger than aid received Sonoma State University ($8,659 vs. $7,287)
Cal State East Bay vs. Sonoma State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay 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 Cal State East Bay .
- Accepted freshman Sonoma State University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Cal State East Bay (3.2)
- Cal State East Bay has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Sonoma State University (94%)
Cal State East Bay vs. Sonoma State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay 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 Cal State East Bay.
- The graduation rate at Sonoma State University is higher than California State University East Bay (57% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $6,000 more per year than Sonoma State University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $49,300)
- California State University East Bay students graduate with a $1,168 lower median federal student loan debt than Sonoma State University graduates. ($16,332 vs. $17,500)
- Cal State East Bay graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Sonoma State University graduates. ($168 vs. $180)
- More Sonoma State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State East Bay students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/