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Overview |
Feather River College | SBCC | ||
| Location | Quincy, CA | Santa Barbara, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,383 | 12,675 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frc.edu | sbcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Feather River College | SBCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,380 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,450 | $8,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,083 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,853 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,701 | $4,496 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 64% |
Admission |
Feather River 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 |
Feather River College | SBCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 37:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Feather River College | SBCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,400 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,064 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $104 | $98 |
Diversity |
Feather River College | SBCC | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Feather River College | SBCC | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Feather River College | SBCC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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 Feather River College based on total student enrollment (12,675 students vs. 1,383 students)
Feather River College vs. SBCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Feather River College or SBCC?
- Feather River Community College District is 25% more expensive to attend than SBCC for in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at Feather River College than Santa Barbara City College ($9,450.00 vs. $8,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Feather River Community College District than SBCC ($10,853 vs. $14,180)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Feather River Community College District are 60.5% lower than costs at Santa Barbara City College ($11,083 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Feather River Community College District than Santa Barbara City College (96% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Feather River Community College District students is 26.8% larger than aid received Santa Barbara City College ($5,701 vs. $4,496)
Which college is harder to get into, Feather River College or SBCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SBCC or Feather River College .
Feather River College vs. SBCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Feather River 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 Feather River College.
- Graduates from Santa Barbara City College earn on average $10,000 more per year than Feather River College graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $30,400)
- Santa Barbara City College students graduate with a $564 lower median federal student loan debt than Feather River College graduates. ($9,500 vs. $10,064)
- SBCC graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Feather River College graduates. ($98 vs. $104)
- More SBCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Feather River College students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/