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Overview |
Sonoma State University | ESU | ||
| Location | Rohnert Park, CA | Emporia, KS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,637 | 5,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #675 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sonoma.edu | emporia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sonoma State University | ESU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,278 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $13,195 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,926 | $9,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,507 | $14,854 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,287 | $5,345 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 89% |
Admission |
Sonoma State University | ESU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,806 | 1,846 | ||
| Admitted | 10,158 | 1,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 30.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | |||
| 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 | ESU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sonoma State University | ESU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $19,419 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $200 |
Diversity |
Sonoma State University | ESU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Sonoma State University | ESU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Sonoma State University | ESU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sonoma State University is larger than than ESU based on total student enrollment (6,637 students vs. 5,324 students)
Sonoma State University vs. ESU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sonoma State University or ESU ?
- Sonoma State University is 8.8% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.6% higher at Sonoma State University than Emporia State University ($17,622.00 vs. $13,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emporia State University than Sonoma State University ($14,854 vs. $15,507)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emporia State University are 60.4% lower than costs at Sonoma State University ($9,308 vs. $14,926)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emporia State University than Sonoma State University (89% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sonoma State University students is 36.3% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($7,287 vs. $5,345)
Sonoma State University vs. ESU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sonoma State University or ESU ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ESU or Sonoma State University .
- The average SAT score at Emporia State University (1030) is 34 points higher than at Sonoma State University (996)
- Incoming Sonoma State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at ESU (22)
- Accepted freshman ESU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Sonoma State University (3.4)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Sonoma State University (94%)
Sonoma State University vs. ESU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sonoma State University or ESU ? 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 ESU and Sonoma State University.
- The graduation rate at Sonoma State University is higher than Emporia State University (57% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Sonoma State University earn on average $10,300 more per year than ESU graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $39,000)
- Sonoma State University students graduate with a $1,919 lower median federal student loan debt than ESU graduates. ($17,500 vs. $19,419)
- Sonoma State University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than ESU graduates. ($180 vs. $200)
- More Sonoma State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ESU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/