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Overview |
Sonoma State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Rohnert Park, CA | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,637 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #675 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sonoma.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sonoma State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,926 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,507 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,287 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 72% |
Admission |
Sonoma State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,806 | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | 10,158 | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Sonoma State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sonoma State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $156 |
Diversity |
Sonoma State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Sonoma State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Sonoma State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sonoma State University is larger than than CSU Channel Islands based on total student enrollment (6,637 students vs. 6,128 students)
Sonoma State University vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sonoma State University or CSU Channel Islands?
- Sonoma State University and CSU Channel Islands cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at Sonoma State University as California State University Channel Islands ($17,622.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Channel Islands than Sonoma State University ($13,540 vs. $15,507)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sonoma State University are 9.2% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($14,926 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sonoma State University than California State University Channel Islands (77% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is 29.2% larger than aid received Sonoma State University ($9,412 vs. $7,287)
Sonoma State University vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sonoma State University or CSU Channel Islands? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Channel Islands or Sonoma State University .
- Accepted freshman Sonoma State University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at CSU Channel Islands (3.22)
- Sonoma State University has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than CSU Channel Islands (89.7%)
Sonoma State University vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sonoma State University or CSU Channel Islands? 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 CSU Channel Islands and Sonoma State University.
- The graduation rate at Sonoma State University is higher than California State University Channel Islands (57% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Sonoma State University earn on average $3,200 more per year than CSU Channel Islands graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $46,100)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $2,317 lower median federal student loan debt than Sonoma State University graduates. ($15,183 vs. $17,500)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Sonoma State University graduates. ($156 vs. $180)
- More Sonoma State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU Channel Islands students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/