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Overview |
Sonoma State University | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | Rohnert Park, CA | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,637 | 3,348 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #675 | #464 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sonoma.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sonoma State University | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $14,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,926 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,507 | $17,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,287 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 99% |
Admission |
Sonoma State University | Alfred State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,806 | 4,922 | ||
| Admitted | 10,158 | 4,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 960/1180 | ||
| 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 | Alfred State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sonoma State University | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $153 |
Diversity |
Sonoma State University | Alfred State College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Sonoma State University | Alfred State College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Sonoma State University | Alfred State College | ||
| 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 Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (6,637 students vs. 3,348 students)
Sonoma State University vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sonoma State University or Alfred State College?
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred 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 24.5% higher at Sonoma State University than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($17,622.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sonoma State University than Alfred State College ($15,507 vs. $17,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred are 9.6% lower than costs at Sonoma State University ($13,620 vs. $14,926)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Sonoma State University (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students is 21.2% larger than aid received Sonoma State University ($8,830 vs. $7,287)
Sonoma State University vs. Alfred State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sonoma State University or Alfred State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred State College or Sonoma State University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (1016) is 20 points higher than at Sonoma State University (996)
- Incoming Sonoma State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Alfred State College (21)
- Accepted freshman Sonoma State University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Sonoma State University has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Alfred State College (81.7%)
Sonoma State University vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sonoma State University or Alfred State College? 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 Alfred State College and Sonoma State University.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Sonoma State University (68% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Sonoma State University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $2,626 lower median federal student loan debt than Sonoma State University graduates. ($14,874 vs. $17,500)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Sonoma State University graduates. ($153 vs. $180)
- More Sonoma State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred State College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/