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Overview |
Harbor College | SBCC | ||
| Location | Wilmington, CA | Santa Barbara, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,898 | 12,345 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lahc.edu | sbcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harbor College | SBCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,196 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,008 | $9,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,431 | $20,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,165 | $12,883 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,100 | $5,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 37% |
Admission |
Harbor 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 | 2.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 19, 2025 |
Academics |
Harbor College | SBCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 35:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harbor College | SBCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $4,500 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $46 | $98 |
Diversity |
Harbor College | SBCC | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 57% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Harbor College | SBCC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Harbor 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
- Santa Barbara City College is larger than than Harbor College based on total student enrollment (12,345 students vs. 8,898 students)
Harbor College vs. SBCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harbor College or SBCC?
- Los Angeles Harbor College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than SBCC for in-state tuition ($1,196.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Harbor College than Santa Barbara City College ($10,008.00 vs. $9,528.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Los Angeles Harbor College than SBCC ($12,165 vs. $12,883)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Los Angeles Harbor College are 4.1% lower than costs at Santa Barbara City College ($19,431 vs. $20,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Los Angeles Harbor College than Santa Barbara City College (75% vs. 37%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Los Angeles Harbor College students is 29.5% larger than aid received Santa Barbara City College ($7,100 vs. $5,483)
Which college is harder to get into, Harbor College or SBCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SBCC or Harbor College .
Harbor College vs. SBCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harbor 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 Harbor College.
- Graduates from Santa Barbara City College earn on average $3,700 more per year than Harbor College graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $36,700)
- Los Angeles Harbor College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SBCC graduates. ($4,500 vs. $9,500)
- Harbor College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than SBCC graduates. ($46 vs. $98)
- More Harbor College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SBCC students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/