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San Francisco State San Jose State CSU Cal State East Bay California State University-Fresno Humboldt State University CSUMB Cal State Fullerton Cal State LA California State University-Northridge California State University-San Marcos UC Merced| California State University Sacramento | Sonoma State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sacramento State | Sonoma State University | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | Rohnert Park, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,818 | 6,637 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #850 | #675 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csus.edu | sonoma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sacramento State | Sonoma State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,278 | $14,926 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,596 | $15,507 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,590 | $7,287 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 77% |
Admission |
Sacramento State | Sonoma State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,276 | 10,806 | ||
| Admitted | 23,559 | 10,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 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 |
Sacramento State | Sonoma State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sacramento State | Sonoma State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,750 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $180 |
Diversity |
Sacramento State | Sonoma State University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Sacramento State | Sonoma State University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Sacramento State | 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 Sacramento is larger than than Sonoma State University based on total student enrollment (31,818 students vs. 6,637 students)
Sacramento State vs. Sonoma State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sacramento State or Sonoma State University?
- California State University Sacramento 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 Sacramento State 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 Sacramento than Sonoma State University ($11,596 vs. $15,507)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sonoma State University are 9.1% lower than costs at California State University Sacramento ($14,926 vs. $16,278)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Sacramento than Sonoma State University (78% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Sacramento students is 31.6% larger than aid received Sonoma State University ($9,590 vs. $7,287)
Sacramento State vs. Sonoma State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sacramento State 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 Sacramento State .
- The average SAT score at Sonoma State University (996) is 48 points higher than at Sacramento State (948)
- Incoming Sonoma State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Sacramento State (20)
- Accepted freshman Sacramento State students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Sonoma State University (3.4)
- Sonoma State University has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Sacramento State (93.2%)
Sacramento State vs. Sonoma State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sacramento State 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 Sacramento State.
- The graduation rate at Sonoma State University is higher than California State University Sacramento (57% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from California State University Sacramento earn on average $1,700 more per year than Sonoma State University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $49,300)
- California State University Sacramento students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Sonoma State University graduates. ($15,750 vs. $17,500)
- Sacramento State graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Sonoma State University graduates. ($162 vs. $180)
- More Sonoma State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sacramento State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/