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Overview |
California State University-San Bernardino | HIU | ||
| Location | San Bernardino, CA | Fullerton, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,925 | 1,140 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #902 | #935 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csusb.edu | hiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
California State University-San Bernardino | HIU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $35,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $35,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,996 | $13,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,645 | $30,514 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,421 | $21,986 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
California State University-San Bernardino | HIU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,772 | 828 | ||
| Admitted | 12,548 | 293 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 35.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 30% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1080 | 1000/1180 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Aug 20, 2026 |
Academics |
California State University-San Bernardino | HIU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California State University-San Bernardino | HIU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $268 |
Diversity |
California State University-San Bernardino | HIU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 61% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 11% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 15% |
Students |
California State University-San Bernardino | HIU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 10% | ||
Campus |
California State University-San Bernardino | HIU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University San Bernardino is larger than than HIU based on total student enrollment (18,925 students vs. 1,140 students)
California State University-San Bernardino vs. HIU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California State University-San Bernardino or HIU?
- Hope International University is 509.5% more expensive to attend than California State University-San Bernardino for in-state tuition ($35,000.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.6% higher at HIU than California State University San Bernardino ($35,000.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University San Bernardino than HIU ($6,645 vs. $30,514)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University San Bernardino are 5.4% lower than costs at Hope International University ($12,996 vs. $13,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope International University than California State University San Bernardino (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hope International University students is 111% larger than aid received California State University San Bernardino ($21,986 vs. $10,421)
California State University-San Bernardino vs. HIU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California State University-San Bernardino or HIU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HIU or California State University-San Bernardino .
- The average SAT score at Hope International University (910) is 23 points higher than at California State University-San Bernardino (887)
- Incoming HIU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at California State University-San Bernardino (18)
- Accepted freshman California State University-San Bernardino students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at HIU (3.26)
- California State University-San Bernardino has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than HIU (35.4%)
California State University-San Bernardino vs. HIU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California State University-San Bernardino or HIU? 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 HIU and California State University-San Bernardino.
- The graduation rate at California State University-San Bernardino is higher than Hope International University (45% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from California State University San Bernardino earn on average $7,100 more per year than HIU graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $39,700)
- California State University San Bernardino students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than HIU graduates. ($16,500 vs. $26,000)
- California State University-San Bernardino graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than HIU graduates. ($170 vs. $268)
- More HIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California State University-San Bernardino students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/