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Overview |
Sonoma State University | NCAT | ||
| Location | Rohnert Park, CA | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,637 | 13,487 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #675 | #985 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sonoma.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sonoma State University | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,926 | $9,179 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,507 | $9,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,287 | $10,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 92% |
Admission |
Sonoma State University | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,806 | 25,762 | ||
| Admitted | 10,158 | 14,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Sonoma State University | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sonoma State University | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $299 |
Diversity |
Sonoma State University | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 48% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Sonoma State University | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Sonoma State University | NCAT | ||
| 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
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Sonoma State University based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 6,637 students)
Sonoma State University vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sonoma State University or NCAT?
- Sonoma State University is 62.2% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at Sonoma State University than North Carolina A & T State University ($17,622.00 vs. $17,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Sonoma State University ($9,189 vs. $15,507)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 62.6% lower than costs at Sonoma State University ($9,179 vs. $14,926)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than Sonoma State University (92% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 38.4% larger than aid received Sonoma State University ($10,082 vs. $7,287)
Sonoma State University vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sonoma State University or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or Sonoma State University .
- The average SAT score at Sonoma State University (996) is 86 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Sonoma State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Sonoma State University (3.4)
- Sonoma State University has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than NCAT (56.4%)
Sonoma State University vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sonoma State University or NCAT? 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 NCAT and Sonoma State University.
- The graduation rate at Sonoma State University is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (57% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Sonoma State University earn on average $11,200 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $38,100)
- Sonoma State University students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($17,500 vs. $29,000)
- Sonoma State University graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($180 vs. $299)
- More Sonoma State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/