- Both California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly) and University of California-Santa Barbara (UCSB) are public.
- Both schools are located in California.
- UCSB has more expensive tuition of $45,742 than Cal Poly ($30,995).
- UCSB has tighter acceptance rate of 32.81% than Cal Poly (34.61%).
- UCSB is larger with 26,420 students than Cal Poly (22,000 students).
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo View More Rivals | University of California-Santa Barbara View More Rivals | |
| #23 in California | Rankings | #94 in National Universities #17 in California |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | Location | Santa Barbara, CA |
Cal Poly| Known as | UCSB | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $11,075 California residents $30,995 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $14,965 California residents $45,742 out-of-state |
| $12,509 California residents $22,013 out-of-state | Graduate | $14,453 California residents $29,555 out-of-state |
| $7,853 | Financial Aid | $19,654 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $70 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $120 graduate |
| 34.61% | Acceptance Rate | 32.81% |
| 31.24% | Yield | 16.90% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 22,000 | Total Students | 26,420 |
| 21,026 | Undergraduate | 23,459 |
| 974 | Graduate | 2,961 |
| 151 | Online Enrollment | 10 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 85% | Graduation Rate | 85% |
| 1% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 94% | Retention Rate | 92% |
| $74,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $62,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,702) $10,356 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,441) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 20 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 881 Full-time 383 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,097 Full-time 151 Part-time |
| 2,386 Full-time 428 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,693 Full-time 463 Part-time |
| $95,198 for Faculties $74,774 Part-time | Average Salary | $158,904 for Faculties $78,860 Part-time |