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San Francisco State CSU Humboldt State University SHSU CSUMB Sacramento State Tarleton Texas A&M Texas State UT Tyler UC Merced San Jose State| Sonoma State University | Stephen F Austin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sonoma State University | SFASU | ||
| Location | Rohnert Park, CA | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,990 | 10,888 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #625 | #823 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sonoma.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sonoma State University | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,770 | $11,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,113 | $15,498 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,546 | $8,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 80% |
Admission |
Sonoma State University | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,529 | 12,591 | ||
| Admitted | 9,974 | 11,112 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.7% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 980/1160 | ||
| 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 | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sonoma State University | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $258 |
Diversity |
Sonoma State University | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Sonoma State University | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Sonoma State University | SFASU | ||
| 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
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than Sonoma State University based on total student enrollment (10,888 students vs. 5,990 students)
Sonoma State University vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sonoma State University or SFASU?
- Stephen F Austin State University is 36.6% more expensive to attend than Sonoma State University for in-state tuition ($7,842.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at SFASU than Sonoma State University ($17,922.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sonoma State University than SFASU ($15,113 vs. $15,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephen F Austin State University are 41.5% lower than costs at Sonoma State University ($11,142 vs. $15,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sonoma State University than Stephen F Austin State University (83% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephen F Austin State University students is 1.7% larger than aid received Sonoma State University ($8,695 vs. $8,546)
Sonoma State University vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sonoma State University or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or Sonoma State University .
- The average SAT score at Stephen F Austin State University (1001) is 5 points higher than at Sonoma State University (996)
- Incoming Sonoma State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SFASU (22)
- Accepted freshman Sonoma State University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- Sonoma State University has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than SFASU (88.3%)
Sonoma State University vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sonoma State University or SFASU? 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 SFASU and Sonoma State University.
- The graduation rate at Sonoma State University is higher than Stephen F Austin State University (57% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Sonoma State University earn on average $4,700 more per year than SFASU graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $44,600)
- Sonoma State University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($17,500 vs. $25,000)
- Sonoma State University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($180 vs. $258)
- More Sonoma State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/