Irvine, CA · Santa Barbara, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| UC Irvine | UC Santa Barbara | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 28.6% | 33.0% |
| In-State Tuition | $15,722 | $16,414 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $49,922 | $50,614 |
| Average Net Price | $15,889 | $17,658 |
| Graduation Rate | 87.0% | 83.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 37,297 | 26,133 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 19 | 17 |
GradFax Analysis
UC Irvine accepts 28.6% of applicants. UC Santa Barbara accepts 33.0%. Tuition is close: $15,722 at UC Irvine, $16,414 at UC Santa Barbara. UC Irvine graduates 87% 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
UC Irvine. It accepts 28.6% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
UC Irvine, on average. After aid, students pay $15,889/year versus $17,658/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
UC Irvine: 87% 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.