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Overview |
Pitzer | Sonoma State University | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Rohnert Park, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 6,637 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #675 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | sonoma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Sonoma State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $14,926 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $15,507 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $7,287 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 77% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Sonoma State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 10,806 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 10,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Sonoma State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Sonoma State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $180 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Sonoma State University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 7% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Pitzer | Sonoma State University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | 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 Pitzer based on total student enrollment (6,637 students vs. 1,212 students)
Pitzer vs. Sonoma State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Sonoma State University?
- Pitzer College is 949.8% more expensive to attend than Sonoma State University for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 242.1% higher at Pitzer than Sonoma State University ($60,282.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sonoma State University than Pitzer ($15,507 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sonoma State University are 33% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($14,926 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sonoma State University than Pitzer College (77% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 443.4% larger than aid received Sonoma State University ($39,594 vs. $7,287)
Pitzer vs. Sonoma State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer 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 Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Sonoma State University (3.4)
- Sonoma State University has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Sonoma State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer 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 Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Sonoma State University (81% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $300 more per year than Sonoma State University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $49,300)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $1,605 lower median federal student loan debt than Sonoma State University graduates. ($15,895 vs. $17,500)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Sonoma State University graduates. ($164 vs. $180)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sonoma State University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/