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Overview |
Sonoma State University | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Location | Rohnert Park, CA | Monmouth, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,990 | 3,857 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #625 | #865 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sonoma.edu | wou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sonoma State University | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $28,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,770 | $11,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,113 | $15,249 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,546 | $8,319 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 90% |
Admission |
Sonoma State University | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,529 | 2,898 | ||
| Admitted | 9,974 | 2,860 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.7% | 98.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 868/1108 | ||
| 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 | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sonoma State University | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $24,502 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $253 |
Diversity |
Sonoma State University | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Sonoma State University | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Sonoma State University | Western Oregon State College | ||
| 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
- Sonoma State University is larger than than Western Oregon State College based on total student enrollment (5,990 students vs. 3,857 students)
Sonoma State University vs. Western Oregon State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sonoma State University or Western Oregon State College?
- Western Oregon University is 56.7% more expensive to attend than Sonoma State University for in-state tuition ($9,000.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.9% higher at Western Oregon State College than Sonoma State University ($28,710.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sonoma State University than Western Oregon State College ($15,113 vs. $15,249)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Oregon University are 35.8% lower than costs at Sonoma State University ($11,610 vs. $15,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Oregon University than Sonoma State University (90% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sonoma State University students is 2.7% larger than aid received Western Oregon University ($8,546 vs. $8,319)
Sonoma State University vs. Western Oregon State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sonoma State University or Western Oregon State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Oregon State College or Sonoma State University .
- The average SAT score at Sonoma State University (996) is 50 points higher than at Western Oregon State College (946)
- Incoming Sonoma State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Western Oregon State College (20)
- Accepted freshman Sonoma State University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Western Oregon State College (3.36)
- Western Oregon State College has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than Sonoma State University (94.7%)
Sonoma State University vs. Western Oregon State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sonoma State University or Western Oregon State College? 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 Western Oregon State College and Sonoma State University.
- The graduation rate at Sonoma State University is higher than Western Oregon University (57% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Sonoma State University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Western Oregon State College graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $41,400)
- Sonoma State University students graduate with a $7,002 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $24,502)
- Sonoma State University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($180 vs. $253)
- More Sonoma State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Oregon State College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/