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Overview |
La Verne | Sonoma State University | ||
| Location | La Verne, CA | Rohnert Park, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,662 | 6,637 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #328 | #675 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | laverne.edu | sonoma.edu | ||
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Costs |
La Verne | Sonoma State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,850 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,850 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,180 | $14,926 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,103 | $15,507 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,244 | $7,287 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 77% |
Admission |
La Verne | Sonoma State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,172 | 10,806 | ||
| Admitted | 4,537 | 10,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.5% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1303 | 950/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
La Verne | Sonoma State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
La Verne | Sonoma State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $180 |
Diversity |
La Verne | Sonoma State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 50% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 7% |
Students |
La Verne | Sonoma State University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 3% | ||
Campus |
La Verne | Sonoma State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sonoma State University is larger than than La Verne based on total student enrollment (6,637 students vs. 5,662 students)
La Verne vs. Sonoma State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, La Verne or Sonoma State University?
- University of La Verne is 698.5% more expensive to attend than Sonoma State University for in-state tuition ($45,850.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 160.2% higher at La Verne than Sonoma State University ($45,850.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sonoma State University than La Verne ($15,507 vs. $25,103)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sonoma State University are 1.7% lower than costs at University of La Verne ($14,926 vs. $15,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of La Verne than Sonoma State University (93% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of La Verne students is 369.9% larger than aid received Sonoma State University ($34,244 vs. $7,287)
La Verne vs. Sonoma State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, La Verne or Sonoma State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sonoma State University or La Verne .
- The average SAT score at University of La Verne (1034) is 38 points higher than at Sonoma State University (996)
- Incoming La Verne students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Sonoma State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Sonoma State University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at La Verne (3.24)
- Sonoma State University has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than La Verne (73.5%)
La Verne vs. Sonoma State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, La Verne or Sonoma State 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 Sonoma State University and La Verne.
- The graduation rate at La Verne is higher than Sonoma State University (58% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of La Verne earn on average $2,700 more per year than Sonoma State University graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $49,300)
- Sonoma State University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than La Verne graduates. ($17,500 vs. $25,000)
- Sonoma State University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than La Verne graduates. ($180 vs. $258)
- More Sonoma State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Verne 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/