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Overview |
Sonoma State University | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Rohnert Park, CA | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,637 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #675 | #887 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sonoma.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sonoma State University | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,926 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,507 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,287 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 88% |
Admission |
Sonoma State University | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,806 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 10,158 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sonoma State University | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $211 |
Diversity |
Sonoma State University | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Sonoma State University | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Sonoma State University | West Texas A & M 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
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than Sonoma State University based on total student enrollment (9,242 students vs. 6,637 students)
Sonoma State University vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sonoma State University or West Texas A & M University?
- West Texas A & M University is 11% more expensive to attend than Sonoma State University for in-state tuition ($6,372.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.2% higher at Sonoma State University than West Texas A & M University ($17,622.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sonoma State University than West Texas A & M University ($15,507 vs. $17,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 51.4% lower than costs at Sonoma State University ($9,860 vs. $14,926)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Texas A & M University than Sonoma State University (88% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Texas A & M University students is 2.9% larger than aid received Sonoma State University ($7,500 vs. $7,287)
Sonoma State University vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sonoma State University or West Texas A & M University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Texas A & M University or Sonoma State University .
- The average SAT score at Sonoma State University (996) is 25 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming Sonoma State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Sonoma State University (3.4)
- Sonoma State University has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than West Texas A & M University (91.6%)
Sonoma State University vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sonoma State University or West Texas A & M 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 West Texas A & M University and Sonoma State University.
- The graduation rate at Sonoma State University is higher than West Texas A & M University (57% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Sonoma State University earn on average $5,200 more per year than West Texas A & M University graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $44,100)
- Sonoma State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($17,500 vs. $20,500)
- Sonoma State University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($180 vs. $211)
- More Sonoma State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Texas A & M University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/