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Overview |
Sonoma State University | GSU- Grambling | ||
| Location | Rohnert Park, CA | Grambling, LA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,990 | 5,114 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #625 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sonoma.edu | gram.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sonoma State University | GSU- Grambling | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $5,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,770 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,113 | $19,092 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,546 | $8,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 93% |
Admission |
Sonoma State University | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,529 | 24,521 | ||
| Admitted | 9,974 | 5,806 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.7% | 23.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 860/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Sonoma State University | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sonoma State University | GSU- Grambling | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $32,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $37,997 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $392 |
Diversity |
Sonoma State University | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 48% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Sonoma State University | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Sonoma State University | GSU- Grambling | ||
| 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 GSU- Grambling based on total student enrollment (5,990 students vs. 5,114 students)
Sonoma State University vs. GSU- Grambling Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sonoma State University or GSU- Grambling?
- Sonoma State University is 11.7% more expensive to attend than GSU- Grambling for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 242.8% higher at Sonoma State University than Grambling State University ($17,622.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sonoma State University than GSU- Grambling ($15,113 vs. $19,092)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grambling State University are 43.5% lower than costs at Sonoma State University ($10,990 vs. $15,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grambling State University than Sonoma State University (93% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grambling State University students is 2.5% larger than aid received Sonoma State University ($8,763 vs. $8,546)
Sonoma State University vs. GSU- Grambling Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sonoma State University or GSU- Grambling? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GSU- Grambling or Sonoma State University .
- The average SAT score at Sonoma State University (996) is 125 points higher than at GSU- Grambling (871)
- Incoming Sonoma State University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at GSU- Grambling (18)
- Accepted freshman Sonoma State University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at GSU- Grambling (3.01)
- Sonoma State University has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than GSU- Grambling (23.7%)
Sonoma State University vs. GSU- Grambling Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sonoma State University or GSU- Grambling? 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 GSU- Grambling and Sonoma State University.
- The graduation rate at Sonoma State University is higher than Grambling State University (57% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Sonoma State University earn on average $16,900 more per year than GSU- Grambling graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $32,400)
- Sonoma State University students graduate with a $20,497 lower median federal student loan debt than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($17,500 vs. $37,997)
- Sonoma State University graduates are paying $212 less per month on federal student loans than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($180 vs. $392)
- More Sonoma State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU- Grambling students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/