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Overview |
Sonoma State University | RU | ||
| Location | Rohnert Park, CA | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,637 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #675 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sonoma.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sonoma State University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,926 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,507 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,287 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 96% |
Admission |
Sonoma State University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,806 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 10,158 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sonoma State University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $237 |
Diversity |
Sonoma State University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Sonoma State University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Sonoma State University | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Sonoma State University based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 6,637 students)
Sonoma State University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sonoma State University or RU?
- Radford University is 42% more expensive to attend than Sonoma State University for in-state tuition ($8,156.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at RU than Sonoma State University ($20,246.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sonoma State University than RU ($15,507 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 41.3% lower than costs at Sonoma State University ($10,567 vs. $14,926)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Sonoma State University (96% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is 33.6% larger than aid received Sonoma State University ($9,733 vs. $7,287)
Sonoma State University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sonoma State University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Sonoma State University .
- Accepted freshman Sonoma State University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at RU (3.31)
- Sonoma State University has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than RU (93.3%)
Sonoma State University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sonoma State University or RU? 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 RU and Sonoma State University.
- The graduation rate at Sonoma State University is higher than Radford University (57% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Sonoma State University earn on average $1,900 more per year than RU graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $47,400)
- Sonoma State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($17,500 vs. $23,000)
- Sonoma State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($180 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sonoma State University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/