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Overview |
Sonoma State University | CCSU | ||
| Location | Rohnert Park, CA | New Britain, CT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,637 | 9,468 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #675 | #540 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sonoma.edu | ccsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sonoma State University | CCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $6,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $19,358 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,926 | $12,464 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,507 | $17,088 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,287 | $6,212 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 93% |
Admission |
Sonoma State University | CCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,806 | 7,302 | ||
| Admitted | 10,158 | 5,601 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 940/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2025 |
Academics |
Sonoma State University | CCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sonoma State University | CCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $232 |
Diversity |
Sonoma State University | CCSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Sonoma State University | CCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Sonoma State University | CCSU | ||
| 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
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than Sonoma State University based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 6,637 students)
Sonoma State University vs. CCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sonoma State University or CCSU?
- Central Connecticut State University is 12.7% more expensive to attend than Sonoma State University for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at CCSU than Sonoma State University ($19,358.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sonoma State University than CCSU ($15,507 vs. $17,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 19.8% lower than costs at Sonoma State University ($12,464 vs. $14,926)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Connecticut State University than Sonoma State University (93% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sonoma State University students is 17.3% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($7,287 vs. $6,212)
Sonoma State University vs. CCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sonoma State University or CCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCSU or Sonoma State University .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 15 points higher than at Sonoma State University (996)
- Incoming Sonoma State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at CCSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Sonoma State University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- Sonoma State University has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than CCSU (76.7%)
Sonoma State University vs. CCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sonoma State University or CCSU? 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 CCSU and Sonoma State University.
- The graduation rate at Sonoma State University is higher than Central Connecticut State University (57% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Sonoma State University earn on average $300 more per year than CCSU graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $49,000)
- Sonoma State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CCSU graduates. ($17,500 vs. $22,500)
- Sonoma State University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than CCSU graduates. ($180 vs. $232)
- More Sonoma State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/