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San Francisco State California College of the Arts CSU Humboldt State University CSUMB Sacramento State Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Juilliard UC Merced San Jose State Cal State East Bay| California Institute of the Arts | Sonoma State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Sonoma State University | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Rohnert Park, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 6,637 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #675 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | sonoma.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Sonoma State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $14,926 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $15,507 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $7,287 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 77% |
Admission |
CalArts | Sonoma State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 10,806 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 10,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Sonoma State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Sonoma State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $180 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Sonoma State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
CalArts | Sonoma State University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 3% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | 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
- Sonoma State University is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (6,637 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. Sonoma State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Sonoma State University?
- California Institute of the Arts is 848.1% more expensive to attend than Sonoma State University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 208.9% higher at CalArts than Sonoma State University ($54,440.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sonoma State University than CalArts ($15,507 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 19.9% lower than costs at Sonoma State University ($12,446 vs. $14,926)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sonoma State University than California Institute of the Arts (77% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 181% larger than aid received Sonoma State University ($20,474 vs. $7,287)
CalArts vs. Sonoma State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts 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 CalArts .
- Sonoma State University has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Sonoma State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts 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 CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Sonoma State University (65% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $1,100 more per year than Sonoma State University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $49,300)
- Sonoma State University students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($17,500 vs. $28,500)
- Sonoma State University graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($180 vs. $294)
- More Sonoma State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/