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USF Sacramento State San Jose State San Diego State Cal State East Bay CSU Cal State Long Beach Cal State LA Humboldt State University Cal State Fullerton CSUMB California State University-Northridge| San Francisco State University | Sonoma State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
San Francisco State | Sonoma State University | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Rohnert Park, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,282 | 6,637 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #789 | #675 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfsu.edu | sonoma.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Francisco 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 | $17,955 | $14,926 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,267 | $15,507 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,830 | $7,287 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 77% |
Admission |
San Francisco State | Sonoma State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,932 | 10,806 | ||
| Admitted | 28,195 | 10,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 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 |
San Francisco State | Sonoma State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Francisco State | Sonoma State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $180 |
Diversity |
San Francisco State | Sonoma State University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
San Francisco State | Sonoma State University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 3% | ||
Campus |
San Francisco 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- San Francisco State University is larger than than Sonoma State University based on total student enrollment (25,282 students vs. 6,637 students)
San Francisco State vs. Sonoma State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Francisco State or Sonoma State University?
- San Francisco State University 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco State University than Sonoma State University ($13,267 vs. $15,507)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sonoma State University are 20.3% lower than costs at San Francisco State University ($14,926 vs. $17,955)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sonoma State University than San Francisco State University (77% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Francisco State University students is 34.9% larger than aid received Sonoma State University ($9,830 vs. $7,287)
San Francisco State vs. Sonoma State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Francisco 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 San Francisco State .
- The average SAT score at Sonoma State University (996) is 17 points higher than at San Francisco State (979)
- Incoming Sonoma State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at San Francisco State (21)
- Accepted freshman Sonoma State University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at San Francisco State (3.31)
- San Francisco State has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Sonoma State University (94%)
San Francisco State vs. Sonoma State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Francisco 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 San Francisco State.
- The graduation rate at Sonoma State University is higher than San Francisco State University (57% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from San Francisco State University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Sonoma State University graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $49,300)
- San Francisco State University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Sonoma State University graduates. ($17,250 vs. $17,500)
- San Francisco State graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Sonoma State University graduates. ($178 vs. $180)
- More Sonoma State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Francisco State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/