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Overview |
Sonoma State University | Wright State | ||
| Location | Rohnert Park, CA | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,637 | 9,678 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #675 | #873 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sonoma.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sonoma State University | Wright State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $10,814 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $20,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,926 | $10,686 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,507 | $15,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,287 | $8,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 92% |
Admission |
Sonoma State University | Wright State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,806 | 7,162 | ||
| Admitted | 10,158 | 6,820 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 95.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 913/1168 | ||
| 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 23, 2025 |
Academics |
Sonoma State University | Wright State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sonoma State University | Wright State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $258 |
Diversity |
Sonoma State University | Wright State | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Sonoma State University | Wright State | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Sonoma State University | Wright State | ||
| 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
- Wright State University Main Campus is larger than than Sonoma State University based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 6,637 students)
Sonoma State University vs. Wright State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sonoma State University or Wright State?
- Wright State University Main Campus is 88.3% more expensive to attend than Sonoma State University for in-state tuition ($10,814.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at Wright State than Sonoma State University ($20,232.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sonoma State University than Wright State ($15,507 vs. $15,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 39.7% lower than costs at Sonoma State University ($10,686 vs. $14,926)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wright State University Main Campus than Sonoma State University (92% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wright State University Main Campus students is 21.7% larger than aid received Sonoma State University ($8,867 vs. $7,287)
Sonoma State University vs. Wright State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sonoma State University or Wright State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State or Sonoma State University .
- The average SAT score at Wright State University Main Campus (1034) is 38 points higher than at Sonoma State University (996)
- Incoming Sonoma State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman Wright State students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Sonoma State University (3.4)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Sonoma State University (94%)
Sonoma State University vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sonoma State University or Wright State? 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 Wright State and Sonoma State University.
- The graduation rate at Sonoma State University is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (57% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Sonoma State University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $43,400)
- Sonoma State University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($17,500 vs. $25,000)
- Sonoma State University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($180 vs. $258)
- More Sonoma State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/