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SMC Orange Coast College Golden West College Fullerton College Moorpark College Irvine Valley College SCC Ventura College Cypress College De Anza College Saddleback College Cuesta College| Santa Ana College | Santa Barbara City College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SAC | SBCC | ||
| Location | Santa Ana, CA | Santa Barbara, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,852 | 12,675 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sac.edu | sbcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SAC | SBCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,712 | $8,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,302 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,700 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,374 | $4,496 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 64% |
Admission |
SAC | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Aug 19, 2025 |
Academics |
SAC | SBCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 31:1 | 37:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SAC | SBCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,500 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $77 | $98 |
Diversity |
SAC | SBCC | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 50% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 2% |
Students |
SAC | SBCC | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
SAC | 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
- Santa Ana College is larger than than SBCC based on total student enrollment (23,852 students vs. 12,675 students)
SAC vs. SBCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SAC or SBCC?
- Santa Ana 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 0.6% higher at SBCC than Santa Ana College ($8,760.00 vs. $8,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Ana College than SBCC ($4,700 vs. $14,180)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Barbara City College are 8.5% lower than costs at Santa Ana College ($17,784 vs. $19,302)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Santa Ana College than Santa Barbara City College (97% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Santa Ana College students is 64% larger than aid received Santa Barbara City College ($7,374 vs. $4,496)
Which college is harder to get into, SAC or SBCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SBCC or SAC .
SAC vs. SBCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SAC 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 SAC.
- Graduates from Santa Barbara City College earn on average $2,900 more per year than SAC graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $37,500)
- Santa Ana College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SBCC graduates. ($7,500 vs. $9,500)
- SAC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than SBCC graduates. ($77 vs. $98)
- More SAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SBCC students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/