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UCSD Annapolis UCI UCSC Cal Poly UC Davis UCLA UW-Seattle UC Berkeley San Diego State USC Pepperdine| University of California Santa Barbara | United States Air Force Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCSB | USAFA | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | USAFA, Colorado | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,420 | 4,085 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #109 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucsb.edu | usafa.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCSB | USAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,883 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,874 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,389 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 53% | 0% |
Admission |
UCSB | USAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 110,995 | 8,353 | ||
| Admitted | 28,688 | 1,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.8% | 16.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 77.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1460 | 1310/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 | Dec 31, 2023 |
Academics |
UCSB | USAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCSB | USAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,451 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | N/A |
Diversity |
UCSB | USAFA | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UCSB | USAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 5% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 93% | ||
Campus |
UCSB | USAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Santa Barbara is larger than than USAFA based on total student enrollment (26,420 students vs. 4,085 students)
UCSB vs. USAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCSB or USAFA?
- University of California Santa Barbara is ?% more expensive to attend than USAFA for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at UCSB than United States Air Force Academy ($41,636.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of California Santa Barbara than United States Air Force Academy (53% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Santa Barbara students is ?% larger than aid received United States Air Force Academy ($20,389 vs. $0)
UCSB vs. USAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCSB or USAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USAFA or UCSB .
- Accepted freshman UCSB students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at USAFA (3.81)
- UCSB has a higher acceptance rate (25.8%) than USAFA (16.2%)
UCSB vs. USAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCSB or USAFA? 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 USAFA and UCSB.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/