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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 | 5,113 | 12,675 | ||
| 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) | $9,864 | $8,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,676 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,716 | $4,496 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 64% |
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, 2025 | Aug 19, 2025 |
Academics |
CHC | SBCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 37:1 | ||
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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 | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| 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 | 96% | 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 (12,675 students vs. 5,113 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 12.6% higher at CHC than Santa Barbara City College ($9,864.00 vs. $8,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Barbara City College than CHC ($14,180 vs. $15,676)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Barbara City College are 0% lower than costs at Crafton Hills College ($17,784 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Santa Barbara City College than Crafton Hills College (64% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Crafton Hills College students is 4.9% larger than aid received Santa Barbara City College ($4,716 vs. $4,496)
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/