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Overview |
Sonoma State University | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Rohnert Park, CA | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,637 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #675 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sonoma.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sonoma State University | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,926 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,507 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,287 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 97% |
Admission |
Sonoma State University | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,806 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 10,158 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 980/1195 | ||
| 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 | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sonoma State University | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $279 |
Diversity |
Sonoma State University | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Sonoma State University | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Sonoma State University | Winthrop University | ||
| 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 Winthrop University based on total student enrollment (6,637 students vs. 4,712 students)
Sonoma State University vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sonoma State University or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 166.6% more expensive to attend than Sonoma State University for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.2% higher at Winthrop University than Sonoma State University ($29,636.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sonoma State University than Winthrop University ($15,507 vs. $17,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 42.3% lower than costs at Sonoma State University ($10,488 vs. $14,926)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than Sonoma State University (97% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 77.9% larger than aid received Sonoma State University ($12,961 vs. $7,287)
Sonoma State University vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sonoma State University or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or Sonoma State University .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 48 points higher than at Sonoma State University (996)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Sonoma State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Sonoma State University (3.4)
- Sonoma State University has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
Sonoma State University vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sonoma State University or Winthrop 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 Winthrop University and Sonoma State University.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Sonoma State University (58% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Sonoma State University earn on average $9,800 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $39,500)
- Sonoma State University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,000)
- Sonoma State University graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($180 vs. $279)
- More Sonoma State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/