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Overview |
Sonoma State University | LSUA | ||
| Location | Rohnert Park, CA | Alexandria, LA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,990 | 5,330 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #625 | #978 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sonoma.edu | lsua.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sonoma State University | LSUA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $4,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $5,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,770 | $9,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,113 | $8,081 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,546 | $6,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 89% |
Admission |
Sonoma State University | LSUA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,529 | 706 | ||
| Admitted | 9,974 | 654 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.7% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 73.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 880/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Sonoma State University | LSUA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sonoma State University | LSUA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $17,707 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $183 |
Diversity |
Sonoma State University | LSUA | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Sonoma State University | LSUA | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Sonoma State University | LSUA | ||
| 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
- Sonoma State University is larger than than LSUA based on total student enrollment (5,990 students vs. 5,330 students)
Sonoma State University vs. LSUA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sonoma State University or LSUA?
- Sonoma State University is 16% more expensive to attend than LSUA for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $4,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 244.2% higher at Sonoma State University than Louisiana State University Alexandria ($17,622.00 vs. $5,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Alexandria than Sonoma State University ($8,081 vs. $15,113)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Alexandria are 64.3% lower than costs at Sonoma State University ($9,598 vs. $15,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Alexandria than Sonoma State University (89% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sonoma State University students is 24.3% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Alexandria ($8,546 vs. $6,874)
Sonoma State University vs. LSUA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sonoma State University or LSUA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LSUA or Sonoma State University .
- The average SAT score at Sonoma State University (996) is 46 points higher than at LSUA (950)
- Incoming Sonoma State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at LSUA (20)
- Accepted freshman Sonoma State University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at LSUA (3.16)
- Sonoma State University has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than LSUA (92.6%)
Sonoma State University vs. LSUA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sonoma State University or LSUA? 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 LSUA and Sonoma State University.
- The graduation rate at Sonoma State University is higher than Louisiana State University Alexandria (57% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Sonoma State University earn on average $13,600 more per year than LSUA graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $35,700)
- Sonoma State University students graduate with a $207 lower median federal student loan debt than LSUA graduates. ($17,500 vs. $17,707)
- Sonoma State University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than LSUA graduates. ($180 vs. $183)
- More Sonoma State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUA students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/