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SMC Bakersfield College Moorpark College Ventura College Orange Coast College De Anza College Cuesta College Los Angeles City College Pasadena City College San Diego Mesa College DVC Oxnard College| Santa Barbara City College | Taft College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SBCC | Taft College | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Taft, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,675 | 4,508 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbcc.edu | taftcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
SBCC | Taft College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,760 | $7,968 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $6,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,180 | $7,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,496 | $6,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 100% |
Admission |
SBCC | Taft 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 | Taft College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 37:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SBCC | Taft College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $98 | N/A |
Diversity |
SBCC | Taft College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
SBCC | Taft College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
SBCC | Taft College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Barbara City College is larger than than Taft College based on total student enrollment (12,675 students vs. 4,508 students)
SBCC vs. Taft College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SBCC or Taft College?
- Santa Barbara City College and Taft College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at SBCC than Taft College ($8,760.00 vs. $7,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Taft College than SBCC ($7,991 vs. $14,180)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taft College are 154.8% lower than costs at Santa Barbara City College ($6,980 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Taft College than Santa Barbara City College (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Taft College students is 45.2% larger than aid received Santa Barbara City College ($6,530 vs. $4,496)
Which college is harder to get into, SBCC or Taft College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Taft College or SBCC .
SBCC vs. Taft College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SBCC or Taft 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 Taft College and SBCC.
- Graduates from Santa Barbara City College earn on average $800 more per year than Taft College graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $39,600)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/