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Overview |
Azusa Pacific University | Sonoma State University | ||
| Location | Azusa, CA | Rohnert Park, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,169 | 6,637 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #268 | #675 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | apu.edu | sonoma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Azusa Pacific University | Sonoma State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,650 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,650 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,222 | $14,926 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,666 | $15,507 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,474 | $7,287 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 77% |
Admission |
Azusa Pacific University | Sonoma State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,438 | 10,806 | ||
| Admitted | 2,991 | 10,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 950/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Azusa Pacific University | Sonoma State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Azusa Pacific University | Sonoma State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $180 |
Diversity |
Azusa Pacific University | Sonoma State University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Azusa Pacific University | Sonoma State University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Azusa Pacific University | Sonoma State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Azusa Pacific University is larger than than Sonoma State University based on total student enrollment (7,169 students vs. 6,637 students)
Azusa Pacific University vs. Sonoma State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Azusa Pacific University or Sonoma State University?
- Azusa Pacific University is 625.4% more expensive to attend than Sonoma State University for in-state tuition ($41,650.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.4% higher at Azusa Pacific University than Sonoma State University ($41,650.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sonoma State University than Azusa Pacific University ($15,507 vs. $26,666)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Azusa Pacific University are 61.9% lower than costs at Sonoma State University ($9,222 vs. $14,926)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Azusa Pacific University than Sonoma State University (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Azusa Pacific University students is 277% larger than aid received Sonoma State University ($27,474 vs. $7,287)
Azusa Pacific University vs. Sonoma State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Azusa Pacific University or Sonoma State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sonoma State University or Azusa Pacific University .
- The average SAT score at Azusa Pacific University (1080) is 84 points higher than at Sonoma State University (996)
- Incoming Azusa Pacific University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Sonoma State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Azusa Pacific University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Sonoma State University (3.4)
- Sonoma State University has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Azusa Pacific University (87%)
Azusa Pacific University vs. Sonoma State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Azusa Pacific University or Sonoma State 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 Sonoma State University and Azusa Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at Azusa Pacific University is higher than Sonoma State University (63% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Azusa Pacific University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Sonoma State University graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $49,300)
- Sonoma State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Azusa Pacific University graduates. ($17,500 vs. $22,500)
- Sonoma State University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Azusa Pacific University graduates. ($180 vs. $232)
- More Sonoma State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Azusa Pacific University 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/