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California State University-Fresno Cal State Long Beach Cal State East Bay CSU Channel Islands CSUDH San Francisco State San Jose State Cal State Fullerton Sacramento State California State University-San Marcos CSU Bakersfield UC Merced| California State University Northridge | The University of Texas Pan American | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
California State University-Northridge | UT-Pan American | ||
| Location | Northridge, CA | Edinburg, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 37,579 | 31,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #900 | #896 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csun.edu | utpa.edu | ||
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Costs |
California State University-Northridge | UT-Pan American | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,854 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,649 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,848 | $8,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,936 | $8,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,511 | $9,938 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 98% |
Admission |
California State University-Northridge | UT-Pan American | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,965 | 13,744 | ||
| Admitted | 23,687 | 12,053 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 47.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1110 | 830/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
California State University-Northridge | UT-Pan American | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California State University-Northridge | UT-Pan American | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,196 | $10,539 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $108 |
Diversity |
California State University-Northridge | UT-Pan American | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 44% | 91% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
California State University-Northridge | UT-Pan American | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
California State University-Northridge | UT-Pan American | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Northridge is larger than than UT-Pan American based on total student enrollment (37,579 students vs. 31,559 students)
California State University-Northridge vs. UT-Pan American Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California State University-Northridge or UT-Pan American?
- The University of Texas Pan American is 36.8% more expensive to attend than California State University-Northridge for in-state tuition ($7,854.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at UT-Pan American than California State University Northridge ($17,649.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas Pan American than California State University-Northridge ($8,105 vs. $8,936)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas Pan American are 33.3% lower than costs at California State University Northridge ($8,888 vs. $11,848)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas Pan American than California State University Northridge (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Northridge students is 5.8% larger than aid received The University of Texas Pan American ($10,511 vs. $9,938)
California State University-Northridge vs. UT-Pan American Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California State University-Northridge or UT-Pan American? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT-Pan American or California State University-Northridge .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas Pan American (924) is 22 points higher than at California State University-Northridge (902)
- Incoming California State University-Northridge students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at UT-Pan American (19)
- Accepted freshman California State University-Northridge students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at UT-Pan American (3.16)
- California State University-Northridge has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than UT-Pan American (87.7%)
California State University-Northridge vs. UT-Pan American Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California State University-Northridge or UT-Pan American? 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 UT-Pan American and California State University-Northridge.
- The graduation rate at California State University-Northridge is higher than The University of Texas Pan American (46% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from California State University Northridge earn on average $5,600 more per year than UT-Pan American graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $41,900)
- The University of Texas Pan American students graduate with a $3,657 lower median federal student loan debt than California State University-Northridge graduates. ($10,539 vs. $14,196)
- UT-Pan American graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than California State University-Northridge graduates. ($108 vs. $146)
- More California State University-Northridge graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT-Pan American students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/