- University of Rochester is a private school while University of California-Santa Barbara (UCSB) is a public school.
- University of Rochester is located in Rochester, NY and UCSB is located in Santa Barbara, CA.
- University of Rochester has more expensive tuition of $64,348 than UCSB ($45,742).
- UCSB has tighter acceptance rate of 32.81% than University of Rochester (34.21%).
- UCSB is larger with 26,420 students than University of Rochester (12,197 students).
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| #42 in National Universities #7 in New York | Rankings | #94 in National Universities #17 in California |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Rochester, NY | Location | Santa Barbara, CA |
| Known as | UCSB | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate 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 | ||
| $64,348 | Undergraduate | $14,965 California residents $45,742 out-of-state |
| $38,863 | Graduate | $14,453 California residents $29,555 out-of-state |
| $40,207 | Financial Aid | $19,654 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $120 graduate |
| 34.21% | Acceptance Rate | 32.81% |
| 23.77% | Yield | 16.90% |
| 1,470 SAT, 33 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 12,197 | Total Students | 26,420 |
| 6,767 | Undergraduate | 23,459 |
| 5,430 | Graduate | 2,961 |
| 1,116 | Online Enrollment | 10 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 89% | Graduation Rate | 85% |
| 3% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 92% | Retention Rate | 92% |
| $74,300 | 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: 6,084) $11,002 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,441) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 2,492 Full-time 292 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,097 Full-time 151 Part-time |
| 8,960 Full-time 627 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,693 Full-time 463 Part-time |
| $119,608 for Faculties $73,638 Part-time | Average Salary | $158,904 for Faculties $78,860 Part-time |