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Overview |
Sonoma State University | USD | ||
| Location | Rohnert Park, CA | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,637 | 9,856 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #675 | #597 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sonoma.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sonoma State University | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,926 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,507 | $18,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,287 | $6,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 79% |
Admission |
Sonoma State University | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,806 | 4,480 | ||
| Admitted | 10,158 | 4,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 1020/1300 | ||
| 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 | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sonoma State University | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $258 |
Diversity |
Sonoma State University | USD | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Sonoma State University | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Sonoma State University | USD | ||
| 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
- University of South Dakota is larger than than Sonoma State University based on total student enrollment (9,856 students vs. 6,637 students)
Sonoma State University vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sonoma State University or USD?
- University of South Dakota is 35.4% more expensive to attend than Sonoma State University for in-state tuition ($7,773.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.2% higher at Sonoma State University than University of South Dakota ($17,622.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sonoma State University than USD ($15,507 vs. $18,378)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 81.5% lower than costs at Sonoma State University ($8,224 vs. $14,926)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Dakota than Sonoma State University (79% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sonoma State University students is 15.5% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($7,287 vs. $6,308)
Sonoma State University vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sonoma State University or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Sonoma State University .
- The average SAT score at University of South Dakota (1049) is 53 points higher than at Sonoma State University (996)
- Incoming USD students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Sonoma State University (22)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Sonoma State University (3.4)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Sonoma State University (94%)
Sonoma State University vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sonoma State University or USD? 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 USD and Sonoma State University.
- The graduation rate at Sonoma State University is higher than University of South Dakota (57% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Sonoma State University earn on average $1,100 more per year than USD graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $48,200)
- Sonoma State University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($17,500 vs. $25,000)
- Sonoma State University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($180 vs. $258)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sonoma State University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/