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Overview |
CSU-Pueblo | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Location | Pueblo, CO | Odessa, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,691 | 5,899 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | #779 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colostate-pueblo.edu | utpb.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU-Pueblo | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,870 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,711 | $20,516 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,596 | $12,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,188 | $10,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,736 | $11,314 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
CSU-Pueblo | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,834 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 1,831 | 1,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.8% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37% | 46.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1100 | 910/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 | Aug 23, 2026 |
Academics |
CSU-Pueblo | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU-Pueblo | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $13,655 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $141 |
Diversity |
CSU-Pueblo | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 46% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
CSU-Pueblo | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 2% | ||
Campus |
CSU-Pueblo | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado State University Pueblo is larger than than UT Permian Basin based on total student enrollment (6,691 students vs. 5,899 students)
CSU-Pueblo vs. UT Permian Basin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU-Pueblo or UT Permian Basin?
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is 19.5% more expensive to attend than CSU-Pueblo for in-state tuition ($8,208.00 vs. $6,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.5% higher at UT Permian Basin than Colorado State University Pueblo ($20,516.00 vs. $14,711.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin than CSU-Pueblo ($10,143 vs. $14,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado State University Pueblo are 10.2% lower than costs at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin ($11,596 vs. $12,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado State University Pueblo than The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students is 5.4% larger than aid received Colorado State University Pueblo ($11,314 vs. $10,736)
CSU-Pueblo vs. UT Permian Basin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU-Pueblo or UT Permian Basin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Permian Basin or CSU-Pueblo .
- The average SAT score at Colorado State University Pueblo (970) is 5 points higher than at UT Permian Basin (965)
- Incoming CSU-Pueblo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at UT Permian Basin (20)
- Accepted freshman CSU-Pueblo students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at UT Permian Basin (3.27)
- CSU-Pueblo has a higher acceptance rate (99.8%) than UT Permian Basin (84.5%)
CSU-Pueblo vs. UT Permian Basin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU-Pueblo or UT Permian Basin? 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 Permian Basin and CSU-Pueblo.
- The graduation rate at UT Permian Basin is higher than Colorado State University Pueblo (34% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas of the Permian Basin earn on average $12,000 more per year than CSU-Pueblo graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $39,000)
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students graduate with a $6,095 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU-Pueblo graduates. ($13,655 vs. $19,750)
- UT Permian Basin graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than CSU-Pueblo graduates. ($141 vs. $204)
- More UT Permian Basin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU-Pueblo 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/