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Overview |
Sonoma State University | Boise State | ||
| Location | Rohnert Park, CA | Boise, ID | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,637 | 26,115 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #675 | #899 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sonoma.edu | boisestate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sonoma State University | Boise State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,532 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $22,869 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,926 | $13,841 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,507 | $17,724 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,287 | $9,892 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 93% |
Admission |
Sonoma State University | Boise State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,806 | 16,795 | ||
| Admitted | 10,158 | 14,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 1030/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Sonoma State University | Boise State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sonoma State University | Boise State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $22,929 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $237 |
Diversity |
Sonoma State University | Boise State | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Sonoma State University | Boise State | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Sonoma State University | Boise State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boise State University is larger than than Sonoma State University based on total student enrollment (26,115 students vs. 6,637 students)
Sonoma State University vs. Boise State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sonoma State University or Boise State?
- Sonoma State University is 3.8% more expensive to attend than Boise State for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,532.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.8% higher at Boise State than Sonoma State University ($22,869.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sonoma State University than Boise State ($15,507 vs. $17,724)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boise State University are 7.8% lower than costs at Sonoma State University ($13,841 vs. $14,926)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Boise State University than Sonoma State University (93% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boise State University students is 35.7% larger than aid received Sonoma State University ($9,892 vs. $7,287)
Sonoma State University vs. Boise State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sonoma State University or Boise State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Boise State or Sonoma State University .
- The average SAT score at Boise State University (1046) is 50 points higher than at Sonoma State University (996)
- Incoming Boise State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Sonoma State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Sonoma State University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Boise State (3.37)
- Sonoma State University has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Boise State (83.9%)
Sonoma State University vs. Boise State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sonoma State University or Boise State? 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 Boise State and Sonoma State University.
- The graduation rate at Sonoma State University is higher than Boise State University (57% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Sonoma State University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Boise State graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $41,600)
- Sonoma State University students graduate with a $5,429 lower median federal student loan debt than Boise State graduates. ($17,500 vs. $22,929)
- Sonoma State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Boise State graduates. ($180 vs. $237)
- More Sonoma State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Boise State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/