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Overview |
SBCC | Southwestern College | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Chula Vista, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,675 | 16,530 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbcc.edu | swccd.edu | ||
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Costs |
SBCC | Southwestern College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,760 | $9,436 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $22,086 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,180 | $13,362 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,496 | $6,613 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 84% |
Admission |
SBCC | Southwestern College | ||
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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 |
SBCC | Southwestern College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 37:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SBCC | Southwestern College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $34,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,500 | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $98 | $46 |
Diversity |
SBCC | Southwestern College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 10% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 69% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
SBCC | Southwestern College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
SBCC | Southwestern College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southwestern College is larger than than SBCC based on total student enrollment (16,530 students vs. 12,675 students)
SBCC vs. Southwestern College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SBCC or Southwestern College?
- Southwestern 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 7.7% higher at Southwestern College than Santa Barbara City College ($9,436.00 vs. $8,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern College than SBCC ($13,362 vs. $14,180)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Barbara City College are 24.2% lower than costs at Southwestern College ($17,784 vs. $22,086)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern College than Santa Barbara City College (84% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern College students is 47.1% larger than aid received Santa Barbara City College ($6,613 vs. $4,496)
Which college is harder to get into, SBCC or Southwestern College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern College or SBCC .
SBCC vs. Southwestern College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SBCC or Southwestern College? 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 Southwestern College and SBCC.
- Graduates from Santa Barbara City College earn on average $6,300 more per year than Southwestern College graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $34,100)
- Southwestern College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SBCC graduates. ($4,500 vs. $9,500)
- Southwestern College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than SBCC graduates. ($46 vs. $98)
- More SBCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern College students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/