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