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Overview |
AUM | Sonoma State University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Rohnert Park, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 6,637 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #675 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | sonoma.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Sonoma State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $14,926 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $15,507 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $7,287 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 77% |
Admission |
AUM | Sonoma State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 10,806 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 10,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 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 | 1010/1190 | 950/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
AUM | Sonoma State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Sonoma State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $180 |
Diversity |
AUM | Sonoma State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
AUM | Sonoma State University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 3% | ||
Campus |
AUM | 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
- Sonoma State University is larger than than AUM based on total student enrollment (6,637 students vs. 5,109 students)
AUM vs. Sonoma State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Sonoma State University?
- Auburn University at Montgomery is 43.4% more expensive to attend than Sonoma State University for in-state tuition ($8,232.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at AUM than Sonoma State University ($18,480.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than Sonoma State University ($13,163 vs. $15,507)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 102.6% lower than costs at Sonoma State University ($7,368 vs. $14,926)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than Sonoma State University (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sonoma State University students is 5.1% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($7,287 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. Sonoma State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM 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 AUM .
- The average SAT score at Sonoma State University (996) is 6 points higher than at AUM (990)
- Incoming Sonoma State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at AUM (21)
- Accepted freshman AUM students have at the same average high school GPA (3.4) as students at Sonoma State University (3.4)
- Sonoma State University has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than AUM (92.2%)
AUM vs. Sonoma State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM 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 AUM.
- The graduation rate at Sonoma State University is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (57% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Sonoma State University earn on average $11,400 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $37,900)
- Sonoma State University students graduate with a $4,692 lower median federal student loan debt than AUM graduates. ($17,500 vs. $22,192)
- Sonoma State University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than AUM graduates. ($180 vs. $229)
- More Sonoma State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/