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Overview |
Sonoma State University | WestConn | ||
| Location | Rohnert Park, CA | Danbury, CT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,990 | 4,137 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #625 | #506 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sonoma.edu | wcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sonoma State University | WestConn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $6,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $9,996 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,770 | $15,131 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,113 | $16,527 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,546 | $7,943 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 63% |
Admission |
Sonoma State University | WestConn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,529 | 5,457 | ||
| Admitted | 9,974 | 4,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.7% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 840/1150 | ||
| 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 | WestConn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sonoma State University | WestConn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $258 |
Diversity |
Sonoma State University | WestConn | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Sonoma State University | WestConn | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Sonoma State University | WestConn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sonoma State University is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (5,990 students vs. 4,137 students)
Sonoma State University vs. WestConn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sonoma State University or WestConn?
- Western Connecticut State University is 16.1% more expensive to attend than Sonoma State University for in-state tuition ($6,664.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.3% higher at Sonoma State University than Western Connecticut State University ($17,622.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sonoma State University than WestConn ($15,113 vs. $16,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 4.2% lower than costs at Sonoma State University ($15,131 vs. $15,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sonoma State University than Western Connecticut State University (83% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sonoma State University students is 7.6% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($8,546 vs. $7,943)
Sonoma State University vs. WestConn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sonoma State University or WestConn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WestConn or Sonoma State University .
- Accepted freshman Sonoma State University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- Sonoma State University has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than WestConn (81.4%)
Sonoma State University vs. WestConn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sonoma State University or WestConn? 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 WestConn and Sonoma State University.
- The graduation rate at Sonoma State University is higher than Western Connecticut State University (57% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Sonoma State University earn on average $1,900 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $47,400)
- Sonoma State University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($17,500 vs. $25,000)
- Sonoma State University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($180 vs. $258)
- More Sonoma State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/