Valencia, CA · Santa Barbara, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| California Institute of the Arts | UC Santa Barbara | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 26.0% | 27.8% |
| In-State Tuition | $56,724 | $14,965 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $56,724 | $45,742 |
| Average Net Price | $40,863 | $15,283 |
| Graduation Rate | 64.0% | 85.0% |
GradFax Analysis
California Institute of the Arts accepts 26.0% of applicants. UC Santa Barbara accepts 27.8%. California Institute of the Arts's tuition is $56,724. UC Santa Barbara's is $14,965. That's a $41,759 difference per year. California Institute of the Arts graduates 64% of students in 6 years. UC Santa Barbara graduates 85%.
Bottom Line
UC Santa Barbara is public; California Institute of the Arts is private. If you're an in-state student, UC Santa Barbara will cost significantly less. Check the net price numbers above before deciding.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
California Institute of the Arts. It accepts 26.0% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
UC Santa Barbara has lower published tuition: $14,965 versus $56,724. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
UC Santa Barbara: 85% of students finish in 6 years. California Institute of the Arts is at 64%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.