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Overview |
Sonoma State University | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Location | Rohnert Park, CA | Fredonia, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,637 | 3,491 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #675 | #459 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sonoma.edu | fredonia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sonoma State University | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,926 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,507 | $15,795 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,287 | $10,794 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 95% |
Admission |
Sonoma State University | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,806 | 4,597 | ||
| Admitted | 10,158 | 3,888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 1080/1300 | ||
| 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 | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sonoma State University | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $258 |
Diversity |
Sonoma State University | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Sonoma State University | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Sonoma State University | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sonoma State University is larger than than SUNY at Fredonia based on total student enrollment (6,637 students vs. 3,491 students)
Sonoma State University vs. SUNY at Fredonia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sonoma State University or SUNY at Fredonia?
- SUNY at Fredonia is 23.1% more expensive to attend than Sonoma State University for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at Sonoma State University than SUNY at Fredonia ($17,622.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sonoma State University than SUNY at Fredonia ($15,507 vs. $15,795)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Fredonia are 5.3% lower than costs at Sonoma State University ($14,180 vs. $14,926)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Fredonia than Sonoma State University (95% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Fredonia students is 48.1% larger than aid received Sonoma State University ($10,794 vs. $7,287)
Sonoma State University vs. SUNY at Fredonia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sonoma State University or SUNY at Fredonia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY at Fredonia or Sonoma State University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Fredonia (1050) is 54 points higher than at Sonoma State University (996)
- Incoming SUNY at Fredonia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Sonoma State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Sonoma State University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at SUNY at Fredonia (3.3)
- Sonoma State University has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than SUNY at Fredonia (84.6%)
Sonoma State University vs. SUNY at Fredonia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sonoma State University or SUNY at Fredonia? 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 SUNY at Fredonia and Sonoma State University.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Fredonia is higher than Sonoma State University (63% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Sonoma State University earn on average $7,000 more per year than SUNY at Fredonia graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $42,300)
- Sonoma State University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY at Fredonia graduates. ($17,500 vs. $25,000)
- Sonoma State University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY at Fredonia graduates. ($180 vs. $258)
- More SUNY at Fredonia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sonoma State University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/