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Overview |
Sonoma State University | ENMU | ||
| Location | Rohnert Park, CA | Portales, NM | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,637 | 5,106 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #675 | #943 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sonoma.edu | enmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sonoma State University | ENMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $4,194 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $6,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,926 | $8,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,507 | $8,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,287 | $8,719 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 97% |
Admission |
Sonoma State University | ENMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,806 | 1,713 | ||
| Admitted | 10,158 | 472 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 27.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 92.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 840/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 24, 2024 |
Academics |
Sonoma State University | ENMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sonoma State University | ENMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $14,267 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $147 |
Diversity |
Sonoma State University | ENMU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 38% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Sonoma State University | ENMU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Sonoma State University | ENMU | ||
| 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 ENMU based on total student enrollment (6,637 students vs. 5,106 students)
Sonoma State University vs. ENMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sonoma State University or ENMU?
- Sonoma State University is 36.9% more expensive to attend than ENMU for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $4,194.00)
- Out of state tuition is 185.4% higher at Sonoma State University than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus ($17,622.00 vs. $6,174.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus than Sonoma State University ($8,702 vs. $15,507)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus are 82.7% lower than costs at Sonoma State University ($8,170 vs. $14,926)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus than Sonoma State University (97% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus students is 19.7% larger than aid received Sonoma State University ($8,719 vs. $7,287)
Sonoma State University vs. ENMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sonoma State University or ENMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ENMU or Sonoma State University .
- The average SAT score at Sonoma State University (996) is 49 points higher than at ENMU (947)
- Incoming Sonoma State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at ENMU (20)
- Accepted freshman Sonoma State University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at ENMU (3.23)
- Sonoma State University has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than ENMU (27.6%)
Sonoma State University vs. ENMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sonoma State University or ENMU? 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 ENMU and Sonoma State University.
- The graduation rate at Sonoma State University is higher than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus (57% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Sonoma State University earn on average $15,500 more per year than ENMU graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $33,800)
- Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus students graduate with a $3,233 lower median federal student loan debt than Sonoma State University graduates. ($14,267 vs. $17,500)
- ENMU graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Sonoma State University graduates. ($147 vs. $180)
- More Sonoma State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ENMU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/