- Both California State University-Northridge (CSUN) and University of California-Santa Barbara (UCSB) are public.
- Both schools are located in California.
- UCSB has more expensive tuition of $45,742 than CSUN ($18,975).
- UCSB has tighter acceptance rate of 32.81% than CSUN (57.65%).
- CSUN is larger with 37,579 students than UCSB (26,420 students).
California State University-Northridge View More Rivals | University of California-Santa Barbara View More Rivals | |
| #53 in California | Rankings | #94 in National Universities #17 in California |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Northridge, CA | Location | Santa Barbara, CA |
CSUN| Known as | UCSB | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | 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 | ||
| $7,095 California residents $18,975 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $14,965 California residents $45,742 out-of-state |
| $8,529 California residents $18,033 out-of-state | Graduate | $14,453 California residents $29,555 out-of-state |
| $9,447 | Financial Aid | $19,654 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $70 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $120 graduate |
| 57.65% | Acceptance Rate | 32.81% |
| 30.06% | Yield | 16.90% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 37,579 | Total Students | 26,420 |
| 32,181 | Undergraduate | 23,459 |
| 5,398 | Graduate | 2,961 |
| 3,333 | Online Enrollment | 10 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 55% | Graduation Rate | 85% |
| 5% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 92% |
| $49,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $62,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and 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: 3,416) $7,534 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,441) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 24 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 906 Full-time 1,037 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,097 Full-time 151 Part-time |
| 2,582 Full-time 1,126 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,693 Full-time 463 Part-time |
| $91,121 for Faculties $70,228 Part-time | Average Salary | $158,904 for Faculties $78,860 Part-time |