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Overview |
Cal State Fullerton | Sonoma State University | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Rohnert Park, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 40,386 | 6,637 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #699 | #675 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fullerton.edu | sonoma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Fullerton | Sonoma State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,702 | $14,926 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,925 | $15,507 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,194 | $7,287 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 77% |
Admission |
Cal State Fullerton | Sonoma State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,748 | 10,806 | ||
| Admitted | 32,527 | 10,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 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 | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Cal State Fullerton | Sonoma State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Fullerton | Sonoma State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $180 |
Diversity |
Cal State Fullerton | Sonoma State University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Cal State Fullerton | Sonoma State University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Fullerton | 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 Fullerton is larger than than Sonoma State University based on total student enrollment (40,386 students vs. 6,637 students)
Cal State Fullerton vs. Sonoma State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Fullerton or Sonoma State University?
- California State University Fullerton 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 Fullerton 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 Fullerton than Sonoma State University ($7,925 vs. $15,507)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sonoma State University are 11.9% lower than costs at California State University Fullerton ($14,926 vs. $16,702)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sonoma State University than California State University Fullerton (77% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Fullerton students is 26.2% larger than aid received Sonoma State University ($9,194 vs. $7,287)
Cal State Fullerton vs. Sonoma State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Fullerton 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 Fullerton .
- The average SAT score at California State University Fullerton (1024) is 28 points higher than at Sonoma State University (996)
- Incoming Cal State Fullerton students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Sonoma State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Cal State Fullerton students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Sonoma State University (3.4)
- Sonoma State University has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Cal State Fullerton (66.7%)
Cal State Fullerton vs. Sonoma State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Fullerton 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 Fullerton.
- The graduation rate at Sonoma State University is higher than California State University Fullerton (57% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Sonoma State University earn on average $300 more per year than Cal State Fullerton graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $49,000)
- California State University Fullerton students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Sonoma State University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $17,500)
- Cal State Fullerton graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Sonoma State University graduates. ($155 vs. $180)
- More Sonoma State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State Fullerton students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/