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Overview |
San Jose Christian College | Sonoma State University | ||
| Location | Rocklin, CA | Rohnert Park, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,624 | 6,637 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #471 | #675 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jessup.edu | sonoma.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Jose Christian College | Sonoma State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,000 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,249 | $14,926 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,591 | $15,507 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,855 | $7,287 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 77% |
Admission |
San Jose Christian College | Sonoma State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 710 | 10,806 | ||
| Admitted | 468 | 10,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.9% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 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 |
San Jose Christian College | Sonoma State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Jose Christian College | Sonoma State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $180 |
Diversity |
San Jose Christian College | Sonoma State University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
San Jose Christian College | Sonoma State University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 3% | ||
Campus |
San Jose Christian College | 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 San Jose Christian College based on total student enrollment (6,637 students vs. 1,624 students)
San Jose Christian College vs. Sonoma State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Jose Christian College or Sonoma State University?
- William Jessup University is 527% more expensive to attend than Sonoma State University for in-state tuition ($36,000.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.3% higher at San Jose Christian College than Sonoma State University ($36,000.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sonoma State University than San Jose Christian College ($15,507 vs. $27,591)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Jessup University are 12.7% lower than costs at Sonoma State University ($13,249 vs. $14,926)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Jessup University than Sonoma State University (98% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Jessup University students is 227.4% larger than aid received Sonoma State University ($23,855 vs. $7,287)
San Jose Christian College vs. Sonoma State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Jose Christian College 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 San Jose Christian College .
- The average SAT score at William Jessup University (1012) is 16 points higher than at Sonoma State University (996)
- Incoming San Jose Christian College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Sonoma State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Sonoma State University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at San Jose Christian College (3.33)
- Sonoma State University has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than San Jose Christian College (65.9%)
San Jose Christian College vs. Sonoma State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Jose Christian College 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 San Jose Christian College.
- The graduation rate at Sonoma State University is higher than William Jessup University (57% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Sonoma State University earn on average $9,200 more per year than San Jose Christian College graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $40,100)
- Sonoma State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than San Jose Christian College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $21,500)
- Sonoma State University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than San Jose Christian College graduates. ($180 vs. $222)
- More Sonoma State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Jose Christian College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/