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Overview |
Sonoma State University | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Location | Rohnert Park, CA | Hammond, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,637 | 9,194 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #675 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sonoma.edu | purduecal.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sonoma State University | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $6,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,926 | $7,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,507 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,287 | $5,703 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 58% |
Admission |
Sonoma State University | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,806 | 2,810 | ||
| Admitted | 10,158 | 1,649 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 58.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 940/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Sonoma State University | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sonoma State University | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $20,908 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $216 |
Diversity |
Sonoma State University | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Sonoma State University | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | - | ||
Campus |
Sonoma State University | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is larger than than Sonoma State University based on total student enrollment (9,194 students vs. 6,637 students)
Sonoma State University vs. Purdue Calumet Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sonoma State University or Purdue Calumet?
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is 17.5% more expensive to attend than Sonoma State University for in-state tuition ($6,746.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Sonoma State University than Purdue University Calumet Campus ($17,622.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than Sonoma State University ($10,908 vs. $15,507)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 97.4% lower than costs at Sonoma State University ($7,560 vs. $14,926)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sonoma State University than Purdue University Calumet Campus (77% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sonoma State University students is 27.8% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($7,287 vs. $5,703)
Sonoma State University vs. Purdue Calumet Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sonoma State University or Purdue Calumet? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Calumet or Sonoma State University .
- The average SAT score at Sonoma State University (996) is 36 points higher than at Purdue Calumet (960)
- Accepted freshman Sonoma State University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Purdue Calumet (3.19)
- Sonoma State University has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
Sonoma State University vs. Purdue Calumet Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sonoma State University or Purdue Calumet? 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 Purdue Calumet and Sonoma State University.
- The graduation rate at Sonoma State University is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (57% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Sonoma State University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Purdue Calumet graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $42,500)
- Sonoma State University students graduate with a $3,408 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue Calumet graduates. ($17,500 vs. $20,908)
- Sonoma State University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue Calumet graduates. ($180 vs. $216)
- More Sonoma State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/