Irvine, CA · Santa Barbara, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| UC Irvine | UC Santa Barbara | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 25.6% | 27.8% |
| In-State Tuition | $14,237 | $14,965 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $45,014 | $45,742 |
| Average Net Price | $14,647 | $15,283 |
| Graduation Rate | 86.0% | 85.0% |
GradFax Analysis
UC Irvine accepts 25.6% of applicants. UC Santa Barbara accepts 27.8%. Tuition is close: $14,237 at UC Irvine, $14,965 at UC Santa Barbara. Six-year graduation rates are close: 86% at UC Irvine, 85% at UC Santa Barbara.
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 25.6% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
UC Irvine, on average. After aid, students pay $14,647/year versus $15,283/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
Nearly the same. UC Irvine is at 86%; UC Santa Barbara is at 85%.
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.