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Overview |
Sonoma State University | TAMUK | ||
| Location | Rohnert Park, CA | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,990 | 6,562 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #625 | #794 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sonoma.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sonoma State University | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,137 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $18,493 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,770 | $10,823 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,113 | $10,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,546 | $11,699 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 94% |
Admission |
Sonoma State University | TAMUK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,529 | 7,915 | ||
| Admitted | 9,974 | 7,305 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.7% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 16.5% | ||
| 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 | |||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Sonoma State University | TAMUK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sonoma State University | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $203 |
Diversity |
Sonoma State University | TAMUK | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Sonoma State University | TAMUK | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Sonoma State University | TAMUK | ||
| 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
- Texas A&M University Kingsville is larger than than Sonoma State University based on total student enrollment (6,562 students vs. 5,990 students)
Sonoma State University vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sonoma State University or TAMUK?
- Sonoma State University is 11.8% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at TAMUK than Sonoma State University ($18,493.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Kingsville than Sonoma State University ($10,474 vs. $15,113)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Kingsville are 45.7% lower than costs at Sonoma State University ($10,823 vs. $15,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Kingsville than Sonoma State University (94% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Kingsville students is 36.9% larger than aid received Sonoma State University ($11,699 vs. $8,546)
Sonoma State University vs. TAMUK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sonoma State University or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or Sonoma State University .
- The average SAT score at Sonoma State University (996) is 59 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming Sonoma State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman TAMUK 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 (94.7%) than TAMUK (92.3%)
Sonoma State University vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sonoma State University or TAMUK? 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 TAMUK and Sonoma State University.
- The graduation rate at Sonoma State University is higher than Texas A&M University Kingsville (57% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Sonoma State University earn on average $3,000 more per year than TAMUK graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $46,300)
- Sonoma State University students graduate with a $2,136 lower median federal student loan debt than TAMUK graduates. ($17,500 vs. $19,636)
- Sonoma State University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than TAMUK graduates. ($180 vs. $203)
- More Sonoma State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TAMUK students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/