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Overview |
Sonoma State University | Whittier College | ||
| Location | Rohnert Park, CA | Whittier, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,637 | 1,192 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #675 | #273 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sonoma.edu | whittier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sonoma State University | Whittier College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $48,924 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $48,924 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,926 | $15,623 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,507 | $28,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,287 | $34,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Sonoma State University | Whittier College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,806 | 3,014 | ||
| Admitted | 10,158 | 2,274 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 75.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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 | Whittier College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sonoma State University | Whittier College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $263 |
Diversity |
Sonoma State University | Whittier College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 44% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Sonoma State University | Whittier College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Sonoma State University | Whittier 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 Whittier College based on total student enrollment (6,637 students vs. 1,192 students)
Sonoma State University vs. Whittier College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sonoma State University or Whittier College?
- Whittier College is 752% more expensive to attend than Sonoma State University for in-state tuition ($48,924.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 177.6% higher at Whittier College than Sonoma State University ($48,924.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sonoma State University than Whittier College ($15,507 vs. $28,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sonoma State University are 4.7% lower than costs at Whittier College ($14,926 vs. $15,623)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Whittier College than Sonoma State University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whittier College students is 375.1% larger than aid received Sonoma State University ($34,623 vs. $7,287)
Sonoma State University vs. Whittier College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sonoma State University or Whittier College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whittier College or Sonoma State University .
- The average SAT score at Whittier College (1057) is 61 points higher than at Sonoma State University (996)
- Incoming Whittier College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Sonoma State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Whittier College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Sonoma State University (3.4)
- Sonoma State University has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Whittier College (75.4%)
Sonoma State University vs. Whittier College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sonoma State University or Whittier 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 Whittier College and Sonoma State University.
- The graduation rate at Sonoma State University is higher than Whittier College (57% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Sonoma State University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Whittier College graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $47,400)
- Sonoma State University students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Whittier College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $25,500)
- Sonoma State University graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Whittier College graduates. ($180 vs. $263)
- More Sonoma State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Whittier College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/