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Overview |
La Sierra University | Sonoma State University | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | Rohnert Park, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,614 | 6,637 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #645 | #675 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasierra.edu | sonoma.edu | ||
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Costs |
La Sierra University | Sonoma State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,912 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,912 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,325 | $14,926 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,076 | $15,507 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,867 | $7,287 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
La Sierra University | Sonoma State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,878 | 10,806 | ||
| Admitted | 1,725 | 10,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/28 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1140 | 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 |
La Sierra University | Sonoma State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
La Sierra University | Sonoma State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | $180 |
Diversity |
La Sierra University | Sonoma State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
La Sierra University | Sonoma State University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 3% | ||
Campus |
La Sierra 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
- Sonoma State University is larger than than La Sierra University based on total student enrollment (6,637 students vs. 1,614 students)
La Sierra University vs. Sonoma State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, La Sierra University or Sonoma State University?
- La Sierra University is 490.6% more expensive to attend than Sonoma State University for in-state tuition ($33,912.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.4% higher at La Sierra University than Sonoma State University ($33,912.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sonoma State University than La Sierra University ($15,507 vs. $25,076)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Sierra University are 31.8% lower than costs at Sonoma State University ($11,325 vs. $14,926)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Sierra University than Sonoma State University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Sierra University students is 200.1% larger than aid received Sonoma State University ($21,867 vs. $7,287)
La Sierra University vs. Sonoma State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, La Sierra 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 La Sierra University .
- The average SAT score at Sonoma State University (996) is 67 points higher than at La Sierra University (929)
- Incoming Sonoma State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at La Sierra University (19)
- Accepted freshman La Sierra University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Sonoma State University (3.4)
- Sonoma State University has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than La Sierra University (91.9%)
La Sierra University vs. Sonoma State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, La Sierra 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 La Sierra University.
- The graduation rate at Sonoma State University is higher than La Sierra University (57% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from La Sierra University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Sonoma State University graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $49,300)
- Sonoma State University students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than La Sierra University graduates. ($17,500 vs. $30,000)
- Sonoma State University graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than La Sierra University graduates. ($180 vs. $310)
- More Sonoma State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Sierra University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/