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Overview |
Columbia College Hollywood | Sonoma State University | ||
| Location | Tarzana, CA | Rohnert Park, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 291 | 6,637 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #675 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbiacollege.edu | sonoma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College Hollywood | Sonoma State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,680 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,680 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,578 | $14,926 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,432 | $15,507 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,319 | $7,287 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 77% |
Admission |
Columbia College Hollywood | Sonoma State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 10,806 | ||
| Admitted | - | 10,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | |||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Columbia College Hollywood | Sonoma State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College Hollywood | Sonoma State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,023 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $180 |
Diversity |
Columbia College Hollywood | Sonoma State University | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 7% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Columbia College Hollywood | Sonoma State University | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College Hollywood | Sonoma State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sonoma State University is larger than than Columbia College Hollywood based on total student enrollment (6,637 students vs. 291 students)
Columbia College Hollywood vs. Sonoma State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College Hollywood or Sonoma State University?
- Columbia College Hollywood is 347.2% more expensive to attend than Sonoma State University for in-state tuition ($25,680.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.7% higher at Columbia College Hollywood than Sonoma State University ($25,680.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sonoma State University than Columbia College Hollywood ($15,507 vs. $32,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sonoma State University are 11.1% lower than costs at Columbia College Hollywood ($14,926 vs. $16,578)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Hollywood than Sonoma State University (91% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Hollywood students is 0.4% larger than aid received Sonoma State University ($7,319 vs. $7,287)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College Hollywood 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 Columbia College Hollywood .
- Accepted freshman Sonoma State University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Columbia College Hollywood (3.2)
Columbia College Hollywood vs. Sonoma State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College Hollywood 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 Columbia College Hollywood.
- Graduates from Sonoma State University earn on average $13,200 more per year than Columbia College Hollywood graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $36,100)
- Sonoma State University students graduate with a $7,523 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College Hollywood graduates. ($17,500 vs. $25,023)
- Sonoma State University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College Hollywood graduates. ($180 vs. $258)
- More Sonoma State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College Hollywood students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/