Claremont, CA · Santa Barbara, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Pitzer College | UC Santa Barbara | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 27.8% |
| In-State Tuition | $62,692 | $14,965 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $62,692 | $45,742 |
| Average Net Price | $17,752 | $15,283 |
| Graduation Rate | 83.0% | 85.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Pitzer College accepts 16.7% of applicants. UC Santa Barbara accepts 27.8%. Pitzer College's tuition is $62,692. UC Santa Barbara's is $14,965. That's a $47,727 difference per year. Six-year graduation rates are close: 83% at Pitzer College, 85% 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.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Pitzer College. It accepts 16.7% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
UC Santa Barbara has lower published tuition: $14,965 versus $62,692. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
UC Santa Barbara: 85% of students finish in 6 years. Pitzer College 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.