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Overview |
Citrus College | SBCC | ||
| Location | Glendora, CA | Santa Barbara, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,975 | 12,675 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | citruscollege.edu | sbcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Citrus College | SBCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,216 | $8,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,493 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,392 | $4,496 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 64% |
Admission |
Citrus College | SBCC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 19, 2025 |
Academics |
Citrus College | SBCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 37:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Citrus College | SBCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,500 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | $98 |
Diversity |
Citrus College | SBCC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 61% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Citrus College | SBCC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Citrus College | SBCC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Barbara City College is larger than than Citrus College based on total student enrollment (12,675 students vs. 9,975 students)
Citrus College vs. SBCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Citrus College or SBCC?
- Citrus College and SBCC cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Citrus College than Santa Barbara City College ($9,216.00 vs. $8,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Citrus College than SBCC ($5,493 vs. $14,180)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Barbara City College are 0% lower than costs at Citrus College ($17,784 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Citrus College than Santa Barbara City College (80% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Citrus College students is 64.4% larger than aid received Santa Barbara City College ($7,392 vs. $4,496)
Which college is harder to get into, Citrus College or SBCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SBCC or Citrus College .
Citrus College vs. SBCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Citrus College or SBCC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between SBCC and Citrus College.
- Graduates from Santa Barbara City College earn on average $6,500 more per year than Citrus College graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $33,900)
- Citrus College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SBCC graduates. ($5,500 vs. $9,500)
- Citrus College graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than SBCC graduates. ($56 vs. $98)
- More SBCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Citrus College students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/