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Overview |
Sonoma State University | VSU | ||
| Location | Rohnert Park, CA | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,990 | 10,151 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #625 | #967 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sonoma.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sonoma State University | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,770 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,113 | $11,532 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,546 | $9,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 93% |
Admission |
Sonoma State University | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,529 | 4,689 | ||
| Admitted | 9,974 | 3,915 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.7% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 29% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Sonoma State University | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sonoma State University | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $258 |
Diversity |
Sonoma State University | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Sonoma State University | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Sonoma State University | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Sonoma State University based on total student enrollment (10,151 students vs. 5,990 students)
Sonoma State University vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sonoma State University or VSU?
- Sonoma State University is 31.4% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.2% higher at Sonoma State University than Valdosta State University ($17,622.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Sonoma State University ($11,532 vs. $15,113)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 76.8% lower than costs at Sonoma State University ($8,922 vs. $15,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Sonoma State University (93% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 16% larger than aid received Sonoma State University ($9,914 vs. $8,546)
Sonoma State University vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sonoma State University or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Sonoma State University .
- The average SAT score at Sonoma State University (996) is 3 points higher than at VSU (993)
- Incoming Sonoma State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at VSU (21)
- Accepted freshman Sonoma State University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at VSU (3.23)
- Sonoma State University has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than VSU (83.5%)
Sonoma State University vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sonoma State University or VSU? 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 VSU and Sonoma State University.
- The graduation rate at Sonoma State University is higher than Valdosta State University (57% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Sonoma State University earn on average $9,000 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $40,300)
- Sonoma State University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($17,500 vs. $25,000)
- Sonoma State University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($180 vs. $258)
- More Sonoma State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/