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Overview |
Sonoma State University | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Rohnert Park, CA | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,637 | 8,816 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #675 | #906 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sonoma.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sonoma State University | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $13,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,926 | $12,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,507 | $20,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,287 | $8,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Sonoma State University | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,806 | 8,603 | ||
| Admitted | 10,158 | 7,910 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 940/1150 | ||
| 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 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sonoma State University | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $279 |
Diversity |
Sonoma State University | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Sonoma State University | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Sonoma State University | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| 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
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than Sonoma State University based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 6,637 students)
Sonoma State University vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sonoma State University or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is 34.4% more expensive to attend than Sonoma State University for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.9% higher at Sonoma State University than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($17,622.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sonoma State University than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($15,507 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus are 19% lower than costs at Sonoma State University ($12,542 vs. $14,926)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Sonoma State University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus students is 19.3% larger than aid received Sonoma State University ($8,697 vs. $7,287)
Sonoma State University vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sonoma State University or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Sonoma State University .
- The average SAT score at Sonoma State University (996) is 41 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming Sonoma State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman Sonoma State University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (3.39)
- Sonoma State University has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (91.9%)
Sonoma State University vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sonoma State University or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus and Sonoma State University.
- The graduation rate at Sonoma State University is higher than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (57% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Sonoma State University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $42,200)
- Sonoma State University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,000)
- Sonoma State University graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($180 vs. $279)
- More Sonoma State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/