California State University-Monterey Bay vs Sonoma State
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
California State University-Monterey BaySeaside, CACatholic life on campusSonoma State UniversityRohnert Park, CACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Sonoma State: $65,986, against $59,247 at California State University-Monterey Bay.
- Median debt is lower at California State University-Monterey Bay: $12,750, against $16,705 at Sonoma State.
Catholic life
Campus ministry
2 listed
2 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Seaside, CA
Rohnert Park, CA
Setting
Suburb
Suburb
Students
6,742
5,990
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
97%
93%
Graduation rate
59%
58%
First-year retention
80%
79%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$13,663
$12,885
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$9,970
$8,310
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$9,981
$9,795
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$12,440
$10,741
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$16,281
$13,897
Net price, over $110,000 income
$22,818
$21,195
Median debt
$12,750
$16,705
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$59,247
$65,986
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.
California State University-Monterey Bay · Sonoma State University