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SMC Moorpark College Ventura College Berkeley City College Orange Coast College De Anza College Cuesta College Los Angeles City College Pasadena City College San Diego Mesa College DVC Oxnard College| Contra Costa College | Santa Barbara City College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCC | SBCC | ||
| Location | San Pablo, CA | Santa Barbara, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,832 | 12,675 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | contracosta.edu | sbcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCC | SBCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,988 | $8,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,493 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,475 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,840 | $4,496 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 64% |
Admission |
CCC | 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 |
CCC | SBCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 37:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCC | SBCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $98 |
Diversity |
CCC | SBCC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
CCC | SBCC | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CCC | SBCC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Barbara City College is larger than than CCC based on total student enrollment (12,675 students vs. 5,832 students)
CCC vs. SBCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCC or SBCC?
- Contra Costa College is 16.7% more expensive to attend than SBCC for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at CCC than Santa Barbara City College ($8,988.00 vs. $8,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Contra Costa College than SBCC ($8,475 vs. $14,180)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Barbara City College are 15.2% lower than costs at Contra Costa College ($17,784 vs. $20,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Contra Costa College than Santa Barbara City College (81% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Contra Costa College students is 7.7% larger than aid received Santa Barbara City College ($4,840 vs. $4,496)
Which college is harder to get into, CCC or SBCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SBCC or CCC .
CCC vs. SBCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCC 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 CCC.
- Graduates from Santa Barbara City College earn on average $3,400 more per year than CCC graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $37,000)
- More SBCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCC students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/