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Overview |
TROY | California State University-San Bernardino | ||
| Location | Troy, AL | San Bernardino, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,923 | 18,925 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | #902 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | troy.edu | csusb.edu | ||
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Costs |
TROY | California State University-San Bernardino | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,792 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,584 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,996 | $12,996 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,504 | $6,645 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,329 | $10,421 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 85% |
Admission |
TROY | California State University-San Bernardino | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,947 | 12,772 | ||
| Admitted | 7,360 | 12,548 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 910/1080 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2025 |
Academics |
TROY | California State University-San Bernardino | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TROY | California State University-San Bernardino | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $170 |
Diversity |
TROY | California State University-San Bernardino | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 61% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
TROY | California State University-San Bernardino | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 1% | ||
Campus |
TROY | California State University-San Bernardino | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University San Bernardino is larger than than TROY based on total student enrollment (18,925 students vs. 13,923 students)
TROY vs. California State University-San Bernardino Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TROY or California State University-San Bernardino?
- Troy University is 70.5% more expensive to attend than California State University-San Bernardino for in-state tuition ($9,792.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at TROY than California State University San Bernardino ($19,584.00 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 TROY ($6,645 vs. $12,504)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Troy University are 62.5% lower than costs at California State University San Bernardino ($7,996 vs. $12,996)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Troy University than California State University San Bernardino (86% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University San Bernardino students is 11.7% larger than aid received Troy University ($10,421 vs. $9,329)
TROY vs. California State University-San Bernardino Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TROY or California State University-San Bernardino? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between California State University-San Bernardino or TROY .
- The average SAT score at Troy University (1046) is 159 points higher than at California State University-San Bernardino (887)
- Incoming TROY students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at California State University-San Bernardino (18)
- Accepted freshman TROY students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at California State University-San Bernardino (3.41)
- California State University-San Bernardino has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than TROY (92.6%)
TROY vs. California State University-San Bernardino Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TROY or California State University-San Bernardino? 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 California State University-San Bernardino and TROY.
- The graduation rate at California State University-San Bernardino is higher than Troy University (45% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from California State University San Bernardino earn on average $7,400 more per year than TROY graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $39,400)
- California State University San Bernardino students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than TROY graduates. ($16,500 vs. $25,000)
- California State University-San Bernardino graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than TROY graduates. ($170 vs. $258)
- More California State University-San Bernardino graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TROY students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/