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Overview |
California State University-San Bernardino | UT-Pan American | ||
| Location | San Bernardino, CA | Edinburg, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,925 | 31,931 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #902 | #877 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csusb.edu | utpa.edu | ||
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Costs |
California State University-San Bernardino | UT-Pan American | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,857 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,937 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,996 | $9,662 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,645 | $6,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,421 | $11,481 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 92% |
Admission |
California State University-San Bernardino | UT-Pan American | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,772 | 13,542 | ||
| Admitted | 12,548 | 11,486 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 49.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1080 | 910/1110 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
California State University-San Bernardino | UT-Pan American | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California State University-San Bernardino | UT-Pan American | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $10,539 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $108 |
Diversity |
California State University-San Bernardino | UT-Pan American | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 61% | 91% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
California State University-San Bernardino | UT-Pan American | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
California State University-San Bernardino | 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
- The University of Texas Pan American is larger than than California State University-San Bernardino based on total student enrollment (31,931 students vs. 18,925 students)
California State University-San Bernardino vs. UT-Pan American Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California State University-San Bernardino or UT-Pan American?
- The University of Texas Pan American is 36.8% more expensive to attend than California State University-San Bernardino for in-state tuition ($7,857.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at UT-Pan American than California State University San Bernardino ($17,937.00 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 UT-Pan American ($6,645 vs. $6,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas Pan American are 34.5% lower than costs at California State University San Bernardino ($9,662 vs. $12,996)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas Pan American than California State University San Bernardino (92% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas Pan American students is 10.2% larger than aid received California State University San Bernardino ($11,481 vs. $10,421)
California State University-San Bernardino vs. UT-Pan American Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California State University-San Bernardino 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-San Bernardino .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas Pan American (924) is 37 points higher than at California State University-San Bernardino (887)
- Incoming UT-Pan American 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 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at UT-Pan American (3.16)
- California State University-San Bernardino has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than UT-Pan American (84.8%)
California State University-San Bernardino vs. UT-Pan American Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California State University-San Bernardino 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-San Bernardino.
- The graduation rate at California State University-San Bernardino is higher than The University of Texas Pan American (45% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from California State University San Bernardino earn on average $4,900 more per year than UT-Pan American graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $41,900)
- The University of Texas Pan American students graduate with a $5,961 lower median federal student loan debt than California State University-San Bernardino graduates. ($10,539 vs. $16,500)
- UT-Pan American graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than California State University-San Bernardino graduates. ($108 vs. $170)
- More UT-Pan American graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California State University-San Bernardino students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/