- Tulane University of Louisiana (Tulane) is a private school while University of California-Santa Barbara (UCSB) is a public school.
- Tulane is located in New Orleans, LA and UCSB is located in Santa Barbara, CA.
- Tulane has more expensive tuition of $65,538 than UCSB ($45,742).
- Tulane has tighter acceptance rate of 21.50% than UCSB (32.81%).
- UCSB is larger with 26,420 students than Tulane (14,027 students).
Tulane University of Louisiana View More Rivals | University of California-Santa Barbara View More Rivals | |
| #26 in National Universities #1 in Louisiana | Rankings | #94 in National Universities #17 in California |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| New Orleans, LA | Location | Santa Barbara, CA |
Tulane| 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) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $65,538 | Undergraduate | $14,965 California residents $45,742 out-of-state |
| $66,046 | Graduate | $14,453 California residents $29,555 out-of-state |
| $30,873 | Financial Aid | $19,654 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $120 graduate |
| 21.50% | Acceptance Rate | 32.81% |
| 24.88% | Yield | 16.90% |
| 1,450 SAT, 32 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 14,027 | Total Students | 26,420 |
| 8,785 | Undergraduate | 23,459 |
| 5,242 | Graduate | 2,961 |
| 1,692 | Online Enrollment | 10 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 87% | Graduation Rate | 85% |
| 10% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 93% | Retention Rate | 92% |
| $86,300 | 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,074) $9,946 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,441) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 8 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 1,440 Full-time 461 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,097 Full-time 151 Part-time |
| 4,948 Full-time 649 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,693 Full-time 463 Part-time |
| $110,149 for Faculties $69,212 Part-time | Average Salary | $158,904 for Faculties $78,860 Part-time |