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Overview |
Sonoma State University | LSUS | ||
| Location | Rohnert Park, CA | Shreveport, LA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,637 | 8,721 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #675 | #937 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sonoma.edu | lsus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sonoma State University | LSUS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $5,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,926 | $10,226 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,507 | $7,587 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,287 | $9,929 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Sonoma State University | LSUS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,806 | 974 | ||
| Admitted | 10,158 | 866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 1090/1140 | ||
| 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 | LSUS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sonoma State University | LSUS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $201 |
Diversity |
Sonoma State University | LSUS | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Sonoma State University | LSUS | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Sonoma State University | LSUS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is larger than than Sonoma State University based on total student enrollment (8,721 students vs. 6,637 students)
Sonoma State University vs. LSUS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sonoma State University or LSUS?
- Sonoma State University is 1.5% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 211.6% higher at Sonoma State University than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($17,622.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Sonoma State University ($7,587 vs. $15,507)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Shreveport are 46% lower than costs at Sonoma State University ($10,226 vs. $14,926)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Sonoma State University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University Shreveport students is 36.3% larger than aid received Sonoma State University ($9,929 vs. $7,287)
Sonoma State University vs. LSUS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sonoma State University or LSUS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LSUS or Sonoma State University .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Shreveport (1029) is 33 points higher than at Sonoma State University (996)
- Incoming Sonoma State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at LSUS (22)
- Accepted freshman Sonoma State University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at LSUS (3.38)
- Sonoma State University has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than LSUS (88.9%)
Sonoma State University vs. LSUS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sonoma State University or LSUS? 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 LSUS and Sonoma State University.
- The graduation rate at Sonoma State University is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (57% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Sonoma State University earn on average $9,800 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $39,500)
- Sonoma State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LSUS graduates. ($17,500 vs. $19,500)
- Sonoma State University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than LSUS graduates. ($180 vs. $201)
- More Sonoma State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/