| San Francisco State vs. Sonoma State |
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|---|---|---|
#16 in Federal Region IX Universities #54 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #24 in Federal Region IX Universities #61 in California Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$7,846 California Residents $20,446 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$8,624 California Residents $21,224 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,370 California Residents $19,450 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$10,148 California Residents $20,228 Out-of-State |
| More$10,931 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,164 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier96.44% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter93.43% |
| Favorable8.60% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower8.31% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Work experience | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Work experience |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger22,563 | Total Enrollment | Smaller5,891 |
| Larger19,444 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller5,272 |
| Larger3,119 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller619 |
| Larger1,684 | Online Student Population | Smaller210 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower50% | Graduate Rate | Higher58% |
| Lower6% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher7% |
| Higher83% | Retention Rate | Lower79% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,627) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,304) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,770) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,066) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 1,605 | Number of faculty | 458 |
| Higher$118,969 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$114,984 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.