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SIUE Northern Illinois San Francisco State CSU Humboldt State University CSUMB Sacramento State ISU UC Merced San Jose State Southeast Missouri State University Illinois| Sonoma State University | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sonoma State University | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Rohnert Park, CA | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,637 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #675 | #467 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sonoma.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sonoma State University | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,926 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,507 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,287 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 98% |
Admission |
Sonoma State University | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,806 | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | 10,158 | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/27 | ||
| 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 | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sonoma State University | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $232 |
Diversity |
Sonoma State University | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Sonoma State University | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Sonoma State University | Southern Illinois University | ||
| 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
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Sonoma State University based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 6,637 students)
Sonoma State University vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sonoma State University or Southern Illinois University?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 67.9% more expensive to attend than Sonoma State University for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.8% higher at Sonoma State University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($17,622.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sonoma State University than Southern Illinois University ($15,507 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 40.5% lower than costs at Sonoma State University ($10,622 vs. $14,926)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Sonoma State University (98% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 54.6% larger than aid received Sonoma State University ($11,269 vs. $7,287)
Sonoma State University vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sonoma State University or Southern Illinois University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Illinois University or Sonoma State University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 36 points higher than at Sonoma State University (996)
- Incoming Sonoma State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Sonoma State University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Sonoma State University has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Southern Illinois University (91.5%)
Sonoma State University vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sonoma State University or Southern Illinois 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 Southern Illinois University and Sonoma State University.
- The graduation rate at Sonoma State University is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (57% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Sonoma State University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Southern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $47,800)
- Sonoma State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($17,500 vs. $22,500)
- Sonoma State University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($180 vs. $232)
- More Sonoma State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois 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/