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Overview |
Sonoma State University | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Rohnert Park, CA | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,637 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #675 | #783 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sonoma.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sonoma State University | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,926 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,507 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,287 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Sonoma State University | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,806 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 10,158 | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 970/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Sonoma State University | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sonoma State University | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $258 |
Diversity |
Sonoma State University | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Sonoma State University | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Sonoma State University | Castleton State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sonoma State University is larger than than Castleton State College based on total student enrollment (6,637 students vs. 2,363 students)
Sonoma State University vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sonoma State University or Castleton State College?
- Castleton State College is 106.1% more expensive to attend than Sonoma State University for in-state tuition ($11,832.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.4% higher at Castleton State College than Sonoma State University ($28,800.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sonoma State University than Castleton State College ($15,507 vs. $16,791)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Castleton State College are 20.3% lower than costs at Sonoma State University ($12,404 vs. $14,926)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Castleton State College than Sonoma State University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Castleton State College students is 78.5% larger than aid received Sonoma State University ($13,007 vs. $7,287)
Sonoma State University vs. Castleton State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sonoma State University or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or Sonoma State University .
- The average SAT score at Sonoma State University (996) is 37 points higher than at Castleton State College (959)
- Incoming Sonoma State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Castleton State College (21)
- Accepted freshman Sonoma State University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Castleton State College (3.17)
- Sonoma State University has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Castleton State College (80.5%)
Sonoma State University vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sonoma State University or Castleton State College? 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 Castleton State College and Sonoma State University.
- The graduation rate at Sonoma State University is higher than Castleton State College (57% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Sonoma State University earn on average $11,700 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $37,600)
- Sonoma State University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Castleton State College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $25,000)
- Sonoma State University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Castleton State College graduates. ($180 vs. $258)
- More Castleton State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sonoma State University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/