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Overview |
Evergreen Valley College | SBCC | ||
| Location | San Jose, CA | Santa Barbara, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,952 | 12,675 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | evc.edu | sbcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Evergreen Valley College | SBCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,160 | $8,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,126 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,374 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,285 | $4,496 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 64% |
Admission |
Evergreen Valley 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 |
Evergreen Valley College | SBCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 37:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Evergreen Valley College | SBCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,350 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $107 | $98 |
Diversity |
Evergreen Valley College | SBCC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Evergreen Valley College | SBCC | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Evergreen Valley College | SBCC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Barbara City College is larger than than Evergreen Valley College based on total student enrollment (12,675 students vs. 7,952 students)
Evergreen Valley College vs. SBCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Evergreen Valley College or SBCC?
- Evergreen Valley 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 7.4% higher at SBCC than Evergreen Valley College ($8,760.00 vs. $8,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Barbara City College than Evergreen Valley College ($14,180 vs. $18,374)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Barbara City College are 1.9% lower than costs at Evergreen Valley College ($17,784 vs. $18,126)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Evergreen Valley College than Santa Barbara City College (78% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Evergreen Valley College students is 62% larger than aid received Santa Barbara City College ($7,285 vs. $4,496)
Which college is harder to get into, Evergreen Valley College or SBCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SBCC or Evergreen Valley College .
Evergreen Valley College vs. SBCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Evergreen Valley 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 Evergreen Valley College.
- Graduates from Evergreen Valley College earn on average $1,100 more per year than SBCC graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $40,400)
- Santa Barbara City College students graduate with a $850 lower median federal student loan debt than Evergreen Valley College graduates. ($9,500 vs. $10,350)
- SBCC graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Evergreen Valley College graduates. ($98 vs. $107)
- More Evergreen Valley College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SBCC students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/