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Overview |
UCSB | San Jose Christian College | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Rocklin, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 26,420 | 1,624 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #109 | #471 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucsb.edu | jessup.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCSB | San Jose Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $36,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,883 | $13,249 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,874 | $27,591 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,389 | $23,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 53% | 98% |
Admission |
UCSB | San Jose Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 110,995 | 710 | ||
| Admitted | 28,688 | 468 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.8% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 34.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1230/1460 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
UCSB | San Jose Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCSB | San Jose Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,451 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $222 |
Diversity |
UCSB | San Jose Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
UCSB | San Jose Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 6% | ||
Campus |
UCSB | San Jose Christian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of California Santa Barbara is larger than than San Jose Christian College based on total student enrollment (26,420 students vs. 1,624 students)
UCSB vs. San Jose Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCSB or San Jose Christian College?
- William Jessup University is 211.3% more expensive to attend than UCSB for in-state tuition ($36,000.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at UCSB than William Jessup University ($41,636.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Santa Barbara than San Jose Christian College ($16,874 vs. $27,591)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Jessup University are 27.4% lower than costs at University of California Santa Barbara ($13,249 vs. $16,883)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Jessup University than University of California Santa Barbara (98% vs. 53%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Jessup University students is 17% larger than aid received University of California Santa Barbara ($23,855 vs. $20,389)
UCSB vs. San Jose Christian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCSB or San Jose Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Jose Christian College or UCSB .
- The average SAT score at University of California Santa Barbara (1248) is 236 points higher than at San Jose Christian College (1012)
- Incoming UCSB students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at San Jose Christian College (22)
- Accepted freshman UCSB students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at San Jose Christian College (3.33)
- San Jose Christian College has a higher acceptance rate (65.9%) than UCSB (25.8%)
UCSB vs. San Jose Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCSB or San Jose Christian College? 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 San Jose Christian College and UCSB.
- The graduation rate at UCSB is higher than William Jessup University (80% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of California Santa Barbara earn on average $18,900 more per year than San Jose Christian College graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $40,100)
- University of California Santa Barbara students graduate with a $5,049 lower median federal student loan debt than San Jose Christian College graduates. ($16,451 vs. $21,500)
- UCSB graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than San Jose Christian College graduates. ($170 vs. $222)
- More UCSB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Jose Christian College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/