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Overview |
Fullerton College | SBCC | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Santa Barbara, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,370 | 12,675 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fullcoll.edu | sbcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fullerton College | SBCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,384 | $8,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,949 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,073 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,502 | $4,496 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 64% |
Admission |
Fullerton 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 |
Fullerton College | SBCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 37:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fullerton College | SBCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $98 |
Diversity |
Fullerton College | SBCC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 53% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Fullerton College | SBCC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Fullerton College | SBCC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fullerton College is larger than than SBCC based on total student enrollment (18,370 students vs. 12,675 students)
Fullerton College vs. SBCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fullerton College or SBCC?
- Fullerton 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 7.1% higher at Fullerton College than Santa Barbara City College ($9,384.00 vs. $8,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fullerton College than SBCC ($10,073 vs. $14,180)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Barbara City College are 17.8% lower than costs at Fullerton College ($17,784 vs. $20,949)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fullerton College than Santa Barbara City College (87% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fullerton College students is 44.6% larger than aid received Santa Barbara City College ($6,502 vs. $4,496)
Which college is harder to get into, Fullerton College or SBCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SBCC or Fullerton College .
Fullerton College vs. SBCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fullerton 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 Fullerton College.
- Graduates from Santa Barbara City College earn on average $3,100 more per year than Fullerton College graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $37,300)
- More Fullerton 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/