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Overview |
Pacific Oaks College | Sonoma State University | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Rohnert Park, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,068 | 6,637 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #675 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacificoaks.edu | sonoma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pacific Oaks College | Sonoma State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,482 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,482 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,536 | $14,926 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $15,507 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $7,287 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 77% |
Admission |
Pacific Oaks College | Sonoma State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 63 | 10,806 | ||
| Admitted | 25 | 10,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.7% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Pacific Oaks College | Sonoma State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pacific Oaks College | Sonoma State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,967 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $180 |
Diversity |
Pacific Oaks College | Sonoma State University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 89% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 61% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Pacific Oaks College | Sonoma State University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Pacific Oaks College | Sonoma State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sonoma State University is larger than than Pacific Oaks College based on total student enrollment (6,637 students vs. 1,068 students)
Pacific Oaks College vs. Sonoma State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pacific Oaks College or Sonoma State University?
- Pacific Oaks College is 100% more expensive to attend than Sonoma State University for in-state tuition ($11,482.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.5% higher at Sonoma State University than Pacific Oaks College ($17,622.00 vs. $11,482.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sonoma State University are 24.2% lower than costs at Pacific Oaks College ($14,926 vs. $18,536)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sonoma State University than Pacific Oaks College (77% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sonoma State University students is ?% larger than aid received Pacific Oaks College ($7,287 vs. $0)
Pacific Oaks College vs. Sonoma State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pacific Oaks College 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 Pacific Oaks College .
- Sonoma State University has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Pacific Oaks College (39.7%)
Pacific Oaks College vs. Sonoma State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pacific Oaks College 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 Pacific Oaks College.
- Graduates from Sonoma State University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Pacific Oaks College graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $42,100)
- Sonoma State University students graduate with a $3,467 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific Oaks College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $20,967)
- Sonoma State University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific Oaks College graduates. ($180 vs. $216)
- More Sonoma State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific Oaks College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/