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Overview |
Sonoma State University | Northwest | ||
| Location | Rohnert Park, CA | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,637 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #675 | #914 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sonoma.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sonoma State University | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,926 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,507 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,287 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 95% |
Admission |
Sonoma State University | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,806 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 10,158 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.45 | ||
| 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 | 938/1158 | ||
| 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 | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sonoma State University | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $258 |
Diversity |
Sonoma State University | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Sonoma State University | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Sonoma State University | Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than Sonoma State University based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 6,637 students)
Sonoma State University vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sonoma State University or Northwest?
- Northwest Missouri State University is 4.8% more expensive to attend than Sonoma State University for in-state tuition ($6,015.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.9% higher at Sonoma State University than Northwest Missouri State University ($17,622.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Sonoma State University ($14,197 vs. $15,507)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 43.1% lower than costs at Sonoma State University ($10,428 vs. $14,926)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than Sonoma State University (95% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Missouri State University students is 15.1% larger than aid received Sonoma State University ($8,387 vs. $7,287)
Sonoma State University vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sonoma State University or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or Sonoma State University .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 51 points higher than at Sonoma State University (996)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Sonoma State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Sonoma State University (3.4)
- Sonoma State University has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Northwest (85.6%)
Sonoma State University vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sonoma State University or Northwest? 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 Northwest and Sonoma State University.
- The graduation rate at Sonoma State University is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (57% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Sonoma State University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $41,200)
- Sonoma State University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($17,500 vs. $25,000)
- Sonoma State University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($180 vs. $258)
- More Sonoma State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/