Sonoma State vs. California Northstate
Both Sonoma State University and California Northstate University are 4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Sonoma State University and California Northstate University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- California Northstate's tuition ($59,254) is more expensive than Sonoma State ($20,070).
- California Northstate's acceptance rate (84.85%) is lower than Sonoma State (94.73%).
- Sonoma State has higher yield (9.13%) than California Northstate (8.33%).
- California Northstate's students to faculty ratio (7 to 1) is lower than Sonoma State (15 to 1).
- Sonoma State (5,990 students) is larger than California Northstate (847 students) with more enrolled students.
- Sonoma State ($9,164) has higher amount of financial aid than California Northstate ($8,927).
- California Northstate's graduation rate (88%) is higher than Sonoma State (61%).

Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Tuition & Fees
$8,190 In-State
$20,070 out-of-state
$20,070 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,164
Test Scores
Admission
94.73% Acceptance Rate
9.13% Yield
Enrollment
5,412 Undergraduate
578 Graduate
266 Online Students
Graduation Rate
61% Graduation Rate
7% Transfer-out Rate
75% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
227 Faculties (full-time)
791 Staffs (full-time)
$94,434 Faculty Salary
$73,875 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,718 annual charge
-3,258 capacity

Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$59,254
Financial Aid
$8,927
Test Scores
Admission
84.85% Acceptance Rate
8.33% Yield
Enrollment
71 Undergraduate
776 Graduate
Graduation Rate
88% Graduation Rate
90% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
7 to 1 Students to Faculty
106 Faculties (full-time)
215 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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