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Overview |
Sonoma State University | Nicholls State University | ||
| Location | Rohnert Park, CA | Thibodaux, LA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,990 | 6,180 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #625 | #899 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sonoma.edu | nicholls.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sonoma State University | Nicholls State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $4,922 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $6,015 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,770 | $10,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,113 | $11,029 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,546 | $10,052 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 88% |
Admission |
Sonoma State University | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,529 | 3,320 | ||
| Admitted | 9,974 | 3,188 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.7% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 36.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.34 | ||
| 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 | 928/1145 | ||
| 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 | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sonoma State University | Nicholls State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $19,848 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $205 |
Diversity |
Sonoma State University | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Sonoma State University | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Sonoma State University | Nicholls State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nicholls State University is larger than than Sonoma State University based on total student enrollment (6,180 students vs. 5,990 students)
Sonoma State University vs. Nicholls State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sonoma State University or Nicholls State University?
- Sonoma State University is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 193% higher at Sonoma State University than Nicholls State University ($17,622.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than Sonoma State University ($11,029 vs. $15,113)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nicholls State University are 44.2% lower than costs at Sonoma State University ($10,938 vs. $15,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than Sonoma State University (88% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nicholls State University students is 17.6% larger than aid received Sonoma State University ($10,052 vs. $8,546)
Sonoma State University vs. Nicholls State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sonoma State University or Nicholls State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nicholls State University or Sonoma State University .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is 34 points higher than at Sonoma State University (996)
- Incoming Sonoma State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Nicholls State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Sonoma State University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Nicholls State University (3.34)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Sonoma State University (94.7%)
Sonoma State University vs. Nicholls State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sonoma State University or Nicholls State University? 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 Nicholls State University and Sonoma State University.
- The graduation rate at Sonoma State University is higher than Nicholls State University (57% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Sonoma State University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Nicholls State University graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $42,600)
- Sonoma State University students graduate with a $2,348 lower median federal student loan debt than Nicholls State University graduates. ($17,500 vs. $19,848)
- Sonoma State University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Nicholls State University graduates. ($180 vs. $205)
- More Sonoma State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nicholls State University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/