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Overview |
Sonoma State University | Youngstown State | ||
| Location | Rohnert Park, CA | Youngstown, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,637 | 11,071 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #675 | #983 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sonoma.edu | ysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sonoma State University | Youngstown State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $10,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $10,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,926 | $10,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,507 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,287 | $7,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 93% |
Admission |
Sonoma State University | Youngstown State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,806 | 7,481 | ||
| Admitted | 10,158 | 6,030 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 80.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 26.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 830/1160 | ||
| 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 | Youngstown State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sonoma State University | Youngstown State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $279 |
Diversity |
Sonoma State University | Youngstown State | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Sonoma State University | Youngstown State | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Sonoma State University | Youngstown 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
- Youngstown State University is larger than than Sonoma State University based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 6,637 students)
Sonoma State University vs. Youngstown State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sonoma State University or Youngstown State?
- Youngstown State University is 81.3% more expensive to attend than Sonoma State University for in-state tuition ($10,410.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.6% higher at Sonoma State University than Youngstown State University ($17,622.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than Sonoma State University ($11,900 vs. $15,507)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 49% lower than costs at Sonoma State University ($10,016 vs. $14,926)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Youngstown State University than Sonoma State University (93% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Youngstown State University students is 4.7% larger than aid received Sonoma State University ($7,631 vs. $7,287)
Sonoma State University vs. Youngstown State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sonoma State University or Youngstown State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Youngstown State or Sonoma State University .
- The average SAT score at Sonoma State University (996) is 15 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming Sonoma State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Youngstown State (21)
- Accepted freshman Youngstown State students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Sonoma State University (3.4)
- Sonoma State University has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Youngstown State (80.6%)
Sonoma State University vs. Youngstown State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sonoma State University or Youngstown 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 Youngstown State and Sonoma State University.
- The graduation rate at Sonoma State University is higher than Youngstown State University (57% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Sonoma State University earn on average $11,600 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $37,700)
- Sonoma State University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,000)
- Sonoma State University graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($180 vs. $279)
- More Sonoma State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/