Claremont, CA · Santa Barbara, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Pitzer College | UC Santa Barbara | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 25.2% | 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 Rate | 83.0% | 83.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 1,242 | 26,133 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 10 | 17 |
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
Pitzer College. It accepts 25.2% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
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
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.