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UCSD UCI UCSC Cal Poly UC Davis UCLA UW-Seattle UC Berkeley San Diego State USC Pepperdine USD| The Evergreen State College | University of California Santa Barbara | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Evergreen | UCSB | ||
| Location | Olympia, WA | Santa Barbara, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,320 | 26,068 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #686 | #112 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | evergreen.edu | ucsb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Evergreen | UCSB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,845 | $11,834 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,826 | $42,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,451 | $18,684 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,480 | $15,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,278 | $21,732 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 50% |
Admission |
Evergreen | UCSB | ||
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| Applied | 1,443 | 110,871 | ||
| Admitted | 1,403 | 30,804 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 27.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.9% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 28/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1260 | 1230/1460 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Evergreen | UCSB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Evergreen | UCSB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,595 | $16,451 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $181 | $170 |
Diversity |
Evergreen | UCSB | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Evergreen | UCSB | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Evergreen | UCSB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Santa Barbara is larger than than Evergreen based on total student enrollment (26,068 students vs. 2,320 students)
Evergreen vs. UCSB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Evergreen or UCSB?
- University of California Santa Barbara is 50.8% more expensive to attend than Evergreen for in-state tuition ($11,834.00 vs. $7,845.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.9% higher at UCSB than The Evergreen State College ($42,611.00 vs. $29,826.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Santa Barbara than Evergreen ($15,283 vs. $18,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Evergreen State College are 13.6% lower than costs at University of California Santa Barbara ($16,451 vs. $18,684)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The Evergreen State College than University of California Santa Barbara (85% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Santa Barbara students is 111.4% larger than aid received The Evergreen State College ($21,732 vs. $10,278)
Evergreen vs. UCSB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Evergreen or UCSB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCSB or Evergreen .
- The average SAT score at University of California Santa Barbara (1248) is 181 points higher than at Evergreen (1067)
- Incoming UCSB students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Evergreen (23)
- Accepted freshman UCSB students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Evergreen (3.12)
- Evergreen has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than UCSB (27.8%)
Evergreen vs. UCSB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Evergreen or UCSB? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UCSB and Evergreen.
- The graduation rate at UCSB is higher than The Evergreen State College (80% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of California Santa Barbara earn on average $22,000 more per year than Evergreen graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $37,000)
- University of California Santa Barbara students graduate with a $1,144 lower median federal student loan debt than Evergreen graduates. ($16,451 vs. $17,595)
- UCSB graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Evergreen graduates. ($170 vs. $181)
- More UCSB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Evergreen students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/