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Overview |
Sonoma State University | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Rohnert Park, CA | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,637 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #675 | #861 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sonoma.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sonoma State University | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,926 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,507 | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,287 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 66% |
Admission |
Sonoma State University | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,806 | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | 10,158 | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Sonoma State University | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sonoma State University | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $144 |
Diversity |
Sonoma State University | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Sonoma State University | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Sonoma State University | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Monterey Bay is larger than than Sonoma State University based on total student enrollment (7,045 students vs. 6,637 students)
Sonoma State University vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sonoma State University or CSUMB?
- Sonoma State University and CSUMB 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 Monterey Bay ($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 Monterey Bay than Sonoma State University ($11,435 vs. $15,507)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sonoma State University are 9% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($14,926 vs. $16,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sonoma State University than California State University Monterey Bay (77% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Monterey Bay students is 19.4% larger than aid received Sonoma State University ($8,702 vs. $7,287)
Sonoma State University vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sonoma State University or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or Sonoma State University .
- Accepted freshman CSUMB students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Sonoma State University (3.4)
- Sonoma State University has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than CSUMB (92.4%)
Sonoma State University vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sonoma State University or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and Sonoma State University.
- The graduation rate at Sonoma State University is higher than California State University Monterey Bay (57% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Sonoma State University earn on average $4,000 more per year than CSUMB graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $45,300)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Sonoma State University graduates. ($14,000 vs. $17,500)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Sonoma State University graduates. ($144 vs. $180)
- More Sonoma State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSUMB 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/