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SMC Moorpark College Ventura College Orange Coast College Mt. San Jacinto CCD Chaffey College De Anza College Cuesta College Los Angeles City College Pasadena City College San Diego Mesa College DVC| Crafton Hills College | Santa Barbara City College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CHC | SBCC | ||
| Location | Yucaipa, CA | Santa Barbara, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,097 | 12,345 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | craftonhills.edu | sbcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CHC | SBCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,144 | $9,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,431 | $20,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,513 | $12,883 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,150 | $5,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 37% |
Admission |
CHC | 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 27, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
Academics |
CHC | SBCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 35:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CHC | SBCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $98 |
Diversity |
CHC | SBCC | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 46% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
CHC | SBCC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CHC | 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 CHC based on total student enrollment (12,345 students vs. 6,097 students)
CHC vs. SBCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CHC or SBCC?
- Crafton Hills 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 27.5% higher at CHC than Santa Barbara City College ($12,144.00 vs. $9,528.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Barbara City College than CHC ($12,883 vs. $13,513)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Crafton Hills College are 4.1% lower than costs at Santa Barbara City College ($19,431 vs. $20,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Crafton Hills College than Santa Barbara City College (58% vs. 37%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Santa Barbara City College students is 6.5% larger than aid received Crafton Hills College ($5,483 vs. $5,150)
Which college is harder to get into, CHC or SBCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SBCC or CHC .
CHC vs. SBCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CHC 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 CHC.
- Graduates from Santa Barbara City College earn on average $2,000 more per year than CHC graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $38,400)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/