San Luis Obispo, CA · Santa Barbara, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | UC Santa Barbara | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 31.3% | 33.0% |
| In-State Tuition | $13,596 | $16,414 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $34,665 | $50,614 |
| Average Net Price | $17,453 | $17,658 |
| Graduation Rate | 86.0% | 83.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 23,069 | 26,133 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 19 | 17 |
GradFax Analysis
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo accepts 31.3% of applicants. UC Santa Barbara accepts 33.0%. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo's in-state tuition is $13,596. UC Santa Barbara's is $16,414. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is cheaper. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo graduates 86% of students in 6 years. UC Santa Barbara graduates 83%.
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
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. It accepts 31.3% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, on average. After aid, students pay $17,453/year versus $17,658/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo: 86% of students finish in 6 years. UC Santa Barbara is at 83%.
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.