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Overview |
Sonoma State University | OIT | ||
| Location | Rohnert Park, CA | Klamath Falls, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,637 | 4,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #675 | #481 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sonoma.edu | oit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sonoma State University | OIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $10,002 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $31,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,926 | $10,921 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,507 | $17,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,287 | $8,302 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Sonoma State University | OIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,806 | 4,570 | ||
| Admitted | 10,158 | 4,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 1050/1255 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 4, 2023 |
Academics |
Sonoma State University | OIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sonoma State University | OIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $22,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $236 |
Diversity |
Sonoma State University | OIT | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Sonoma State University | OIT | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Sonoma State University | OIT | ||
| 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 OIT based on total student enrollment (6,637 students vs. 4,911 students)
Sonoma State University vs. OIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sonoma State University or OIT?
- Oregon Institute of Technology is 74.2% more expensive to attend than Sonoma State University for in-state tuition ($10,002.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.7% higher at OIT than Sonoma State University ($31,836.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sonoma State University than OIT ($15,507 vs. $17,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oregon Institute of Technology are 36.7% lower than costs at Sonoma State University ($10,921 vs. $14,926)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oregon Institute of Technology than Sonoma State University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oregon Institute of Technology students is 13.9% larger than aid received Sonoma State University ($8,302 vs. $7,287)
Sonoma State University vs. OIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sonoma State University or OIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OIT or Sonoma State University .
- The average SAT score at Oregon Institute of Technology (1047) is 51 points higher than at Sonoma State University (996)
- Incoming OIT students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Sonoma State University (22)
- Accepted freshman OIT students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Sonoma State University (3.4)
- Sonoma State University has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than OIT (92.6%)
Sonoma State University vs. OIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sonoma State University or OIT? 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 OIT and Sonoma State University.
- The graduation rate at Sonoma State University is higher than Oregon Institute of Technology (57% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Oregon Institute of Technology earn on average $6,000 more per year than Sonoma State University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $49,300)
- Sonoma State University students graduate with a $5,375 lower median federal student loan debt than OIT graduates. ($17,500 vs. $22,875)
- Sonoma State University graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than OIT graduates. ($180 vs. $236)
- More OIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sonoma State University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/