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Overview |
Concordia University-Irvine | Sonoma State University | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Rohnert Park, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,481 | 5,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #625 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cui.edu | sonoma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Irvine | Sonoma State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,510 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,510 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,330 | $15,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,413 | $15,113 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,988 | $8,546 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Irvine | Sonoma State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,564 | 10,529 | ||
| Admitted | 2,732 | 9,974 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.9% | 94.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 950/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Concordia University-Irvine | Sonoma State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Irvine | Sonoma State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,678 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $180 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Irvine | Sonoma State University | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 7% |
Students |
Concordia University-Irvine | Sonoma State University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Irvine | Sonoma State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sonoma State University is larger than than Concordia University-Irvine based on total student enrollment (5,990 students vs. 3,481 students)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Sonoma State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Irvine or Sonoma State University?
- Concordia University Irvine is 605.5% more expensive to attend than Sonoma State University for in-state tuition ($40,510.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.9% higher at Concordia University-Irvine than Sonoma State University ($40,510.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sonoma State University than Concordia University-Irvine ($15,113 vs. $29,413)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Irvine are 18.3% lower than costs at Sonoma State University ($13,330 vs. $15,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Irvine than Sonoma State University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Irvine students is 215.8% larger than aid received Sonoma State University ($26,988 vs. $8,546)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Sonoma State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Irvine 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 Concordia University-Irvine .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Irvine (1029) is 33 points higher than at Sonoma State University (996)
- Incoming Concordia University-Irvine students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Sonoma State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Irvine 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 (94.7%) than Concordia University-Irvine (59.9%)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Sonoma State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Irvine 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 Concordia University-Irvine.
- The graduation rate at Sonoma State University is higher than Concordia University Irvine (57% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Sonoma State University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Concordia University-Irvine graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $48,300)
- Sonoma State University students graduate with a $5,178 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Irvine graduates. ($17,500 vs. $22,678)
- Sonoma State University graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Irvine graduates. ($180 vs. $234)
- More Concordia University-Irvine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sonoma State University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/