San Luis Obispo, CA · Santa Barbara, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | UC Santa Barbara | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 29.8% | 27.8% |
| In-State Tuition | $11,075 | $14,965 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $30,995 | $45,742 |
| Average Net Price | $16,888 | $15,283 |
| Graduation Rate | 85.0% | 85.0% |
GradFax Analysis
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo accepts 29.8% of applicants. UC Santa Barbara accepts 27.8%. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo's in-state tuition is $11,075. UC Santa Barbara's is $14,965. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is cheaper. Six-year graduation rates are close: 85% at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, 85% at UC Santa Barbara.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
UC Santa Barbara. It accepts 27.8% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
UC Santa Barbara, on average. After aid, students pay $15,283/year versus $16,888/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
Nearly the same. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is at 85%; UC Santa Barbara is at 85%.
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.