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Overview |
De Anza College | SBCC | ||
| Location | Cupertino, CA | Santa Barbara, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,335 | 12,675 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | deanza.edu | sbcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
De Anza College | SBCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,395 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $8,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,250 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,267 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,859 | $4,496 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 64% |
Admission |
De Anza 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 |
De Anza College | SBCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 37:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
De Anza College | SBCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $98 |
Diversity |
De Anza College | SBCC | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
De Anza College | SBCC | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
De Anza 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
- De Anza College is larger than than SBCC based on total student enrollment (16,335 students vs. 12,675 students)
De Anza College vs. SBCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, De Anza College or SBCC?
- De Anza College is 26.4% more expensive to attend than SBCC for in-state tuition ($1,395.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.5% higher at De Anza College than Santa Barbara City College ($11,340.00 vs. $8,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at De Anza College than SBCC ($8,267 vs. $14,180)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Barbara City College are 13.9% lower than costs at De Anza College ($17,784 vs. $20,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at De Anza College than Santa Barbara City College (72% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by De Anza College students is 8.1% larger than aid received Santa Barbara City College ($4,859 vs. $4,496)
Which college is harder to get into, De Anza College or SBCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SBCC or De Anza College .
De Anza College vs. SBCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, De Anza 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 De Anza College.
- Graduates from De Anza College earn on average $7,500 more per year than SBCC graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $40,400)
- More De Anza College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SBCC students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/