La Jolla, CA · Santa Barbara, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| UC San Diego | UC Santa Barbara | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 26.7% | 33.0% |
| In-State Tuition | $16,758 | $16,414 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $50,958 | $50,614 |
| Average Net Price | $14,047 | $17,658 |
| Graduation Rate | 86.0% | 83.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 44,256 | 26,133 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 19 | 17 |
GradFax Analysis
UC San Diego accepts 26.7% of applicants. UC Santa Barbara accepts 33.0%. Tuition is close: $16,758 at UC San Diego, $16,414 at UC Santa Barbara. UC San Diego graduates 86% of students in 6 years. UC Santa Barbara graduates 83%.
Bottom Line
After aid, the average student pays $14,047/year at UC San Diego and $17,658/year at UC Santa Barbara. UC San Diego is cheaper for most people.
Source: IPEDS: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
UC San Diego. It accepts 26.7% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
UC San Diego, on average. After aid, students pay $14,047/year versus $17,658/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
UC San Diego: 86% 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.