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Overview |
Sonoma State University | NMSU | ||
| Location | Rohnert Park, CA | Las Cruces, NM | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,637 | 14,268 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #675 | #811 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sonoma.edu | nmsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sonoma State University | NMSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $6,283 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $23,407 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,926 | $11,252 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,507 | $10,407 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,287 | $13,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 95% |
Admission |
Sonoma State University | NMSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,806 | 15,860 | ||
| Admitted | 10,158 | 12,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 900/1140 | ||
| 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 | NMSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sonoma State University | NMSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $17,118 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $176 |
Diversity |
Sonoma State University | NMSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Sonoma State University | NMSU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Sonoma State University | NMSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is larger than than Sonoma State University based on total student enrollment (14,268 students vs. 6,637 students)
Sonoma State University vs. NMSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sonoma State University or NMSU?
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is 9.4% more expensive to attend than Sonoma State University for in-state tuition ($6,283.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.8% higher at NMSU than Sonoma State University ($23,407.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico State University Main Campus than Sonoma State University ($10,407 vs. $15,507)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Mexico State University Main Campus are 32.7% lower than costs at Sonoma State University ($11,252 vs. $14,926)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico State University Main Campus than Sonoma State University (95% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico State University Main Campus students is 80.7% larger than aid received Sonoma State University ($13,168 vs. $7,287)
Sonoma State University vs. NMSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sonoma State University or NMSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NMSU or Sonoma State University .
- The average SAT score at Sonoma State University (996) is 13 points higher than at NMSU (983)
- Incoming Sonoma State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NMSU (21)
- Accepted freshman NMSU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Sonoma State University (3.4)
- Sonoma State University has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than NMSU (78%)
Sonoma State University vs. NMSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sonoma State University or NMSU? 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 NMSU and Sonoma State University.
- The graduation rate at Sonoma State University is higher than New Mexico State University Main Campus (57% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Sonoma State University earn on average $9,900 more per year than NMSU graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $39,400)
- New Mexico State University Main Campus students graduate with a $382 lower median federal student loan debt than Sonoma State University graduates. ($17,118 vs. $17,500)
- NMSU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Sonoma State University graduates. ($176 vs. $180)
- More Sonoma State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NMSU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/