| UC Merced vs. Sonoma State |
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|---|---|---|
#164 in National Universities #37 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 Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$14,653 California Residents $46,541 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,624 California Residents $21,224 Out-of-State |
| expensive$14,753 California Residents $29,855 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,148 California Residents $20,228 Out-of-State |
| More$23,874 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,164 |
| Admission | ||
| Tighter90.53% | Acceptance Rate | Easier93.43% |
| Lower7.24% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable8.31% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | 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 | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger9,110 | Total Enrollment | Smaller5,891 |
| Larger8,372 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller5,272 |
| Larger738 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller619 |
| Smaller2 | Online Student Population | Larger210 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher69% | Graduate Rate | Lower58% |
| Higher11% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower7% |
| Higher82% | Retention Rate | Lower79% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,351) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,304) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,066) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 458 | Number of faculty | 458 |
| Higher$133,623 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$114,984 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.