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Pitzer College vs UC Santa Barbara

Claremont, CA · Santa Barbara, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database

Pitzer CollegeUC Santa Barbara
Acceptance Rate25.2%33.0%
In-State Tuition$65,192$16,414
Out-of-State Tuition$65,192$50,614
Average Net Price$34,979$17,658
Graduation Rate83.0%83.0%
Total Enrollment1,24226,133
Student-Faculty Ratio1017

GradFax Analysis

Pitzer College accepts 25.2% of applicants. UC Santa Barbara accepts 33.0%. Pitzer College's tuition is $65,192. UC Santa Barbara's is $16,414. That's a $48,778 difference per year. Six-year graduation rates are close: 83% at Pitzer College, 83% at UC Santa Barbara.

Bottom Line

UC Santa Barbara is public; Pitzer College is private. If you're an in-state student, UC Santa Barbara will cost significantly less. Check the net price numbers above before deciding.

After aid, the average student pays $34,979/year at Pitzer College and $17,658/year at UC Santa Barbara. UC Santa Barbara is cheaper for most people.

Source: IPEDS: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

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Common Questions

Which is harder to get into, Pitzer College or UC Santa Barbara?

Pitzer College. It accepts 25.2% of applicants, per IPEDS data.

Source: IPEDS

Is Pitzer College or UC Santa Barbara more affordable?

UC Santa Barbara, on average. After aid, students pay $17,658/year versus $34,979/year. Your number depends on your aid package.

Source: IPEDS

Which has a better graduation rate?

Nearly the same. Pitzer College is at 83%; 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.