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Overview |
Sonoma State University | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Rohnert Park, CA | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,637 | 3,235 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #675 | #866 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sonoma.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sonoma State University | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,926 | $10,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,507 | $9,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,287 | $7,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 93% |
Admission |
Sonoma State University | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,806 | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | 10,158 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 930/1170 | ||
| 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 | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sonoma State University | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $229 |
Diversity |
Sonoma State University | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Sonoma State University | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Sonoma State University | Shepherd University | ||
| 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 Shepherd University based on total student enrollment (6,637 students vs. 3,235 students)
Sonoma State University vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sonoma State University or Shepherd University?
- Shepherd University is 9.5% more expensive to attend than Sonoma State University for in-state tuition ($6,288.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at Sonoma State University than Shepherd University ($17,622.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than Sonoma State University ($9,827 vs. $15,507)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shepherd University are 35.9% lower than costs at Sonoma State University ($10,987 vs. $14,926)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shepherd University than Sonoma State University (93% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shepherd University students is 0.6% larger than aid received Sonoma State University ($7,328 vs. $7,287)
Sonoma State University vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sonoma State University or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or Sonoma State University .
- The average SAT score at Sonoma State University (996) is 1 points higher than at Shepherd University (995)
- Incoming Sonoma State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Shepherd University (22)
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Sonoma State University (3.4)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Sonoma State University (94%)
Sonoma State University vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sonoma State University or Shepherd University? 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 Shepherd University and Sonoma State University.
- The graduation rate at Sonoma State University is higher than Shepherd University (57% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Sonoma State University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Shepherd University graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $41,500)
- Sonoma State University students graduate with a $4,723 lower median federal student loan debt than Shepherd University graduates. ($17,500 vs. $22,223)
- Sonoma State University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Shepherd University graduates. ($180 vs. $229)
- More Sonoma State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shepherd University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/