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Overview |
Sonoma State University | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Location | Rohnert Park, CA | Ashland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,637 | 5,204 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #675 | #895 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sonoma.edu | sou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sonoma State University | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $9,405 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $27,765 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,926 | $15,819 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,507 | $17,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,287 | $7,011 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 77% |
Admission |
Sonoma State University | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,806 | 2,126 | ||
| Admitted | 10,158 | 1,870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 30.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 980/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Sonoma State University | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sonoma State University | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $23,491 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $242 |
Diversity |
Sonoma State University | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 10% |
Students |
Sonoma State University | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Sonoma State University | Southern Oregon University | ||
| 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
- Sonoma State University is larger than than Southern Oregon University based on total student enrollment (6,637 students vs. 5,204 students)
Sonoma State University vs. Southern Oregon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sonoma State University or Southern Oregon University?
- Southern Oregon University is 63.8% more expensive to attend than Sonoma State University for in-state tuition ($9,405.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.6% higher at Southern Oregon University than Sonoma State University ($27,765.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sonoma State University than Southern Oregon University ($15,507 vs. $17,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sonoma State University are 6% lower than costs at Southern Oregon University ($14,926 vs. $15,819)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Sonoma State University as Southern Oregon University (77% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sonoma State University students is 3.9% larger than aid received Southern Oregon University ($7,287 vs. $7,011)
Sonoma State University vs. Southern Oregon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sonoma State University or Southern Oregon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Oregon University or Sonoma State University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Oregon University (1029) is 33 points higher than at Sonoma State University (996)
- Incoming Southern Oregon University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Sonoma State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Sonoma State University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Southern Oregon University (3.34)
- Sonoma State University has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Southern Oregon University (88%)
Sonoma State University vs. Southern Oregon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sonoma State University or Southern Oregon 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 Southern Oregon University and Sonoma State University.
- The graduation rate at Sonoma State University is higher than Southern Oregon University (57% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Sonoma State University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Southern Oregon University graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $41,200)
- Sonoma State University students graduate with a $5,991 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($17,500 vs. $23,491)
- Sonoma State University graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($180 vs. $242)
- More Sonoma State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Oregon University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/