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Overview |
SBCC | Ventura College | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Ventura, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,675 | 10,559 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbcc.edu | venturacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
SBCC | Ventura College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,760 | $8,092 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,253 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,180 | $3,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,496 | $6,566 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 92% |
Admission |
SBCC | Ventura 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 | Ventura College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 37:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SBCC | Ventura College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,500 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $98 | $108 |
Diversity |
SBCC | Ventura College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 59% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
SBCC | Ventura College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
SBCC | Ventura 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
- Santa Barbara City College is larger than than Ventura College based on total student enrollment (12,675 students vs. 10,559 students)
SBCC vs. Ventura College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SBCC or Ventura College?
- Ventura College is 21.7% more expensive to attend than SBCC for in-state tuition ($1,344.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at SBCC than Ventura College ($8,760.00 vs. $8,092.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ventura College than SBCC ($3,111 vs. $14,180)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ventura College are 3.1% lower than costs at Santa Barbara City College ($17,253 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ventura College than Santa Barbara City College (92% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ventura College students is 46% larger than aid received Santa Barbara City College ($6,566 vs. $4,496)
Which college is harder to get into, SBCC or Ventura College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ventura College or SBCC .
SBCC vs. Ventura College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SBCC or Ventura 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 Ventura College and SBCC.
- Graduates from Santa Barbara City College earn on average $2,500 more per year than Ventura College graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $37,900)
- Santa Barbara City College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ventura College graduates. ($9,500 vs. $10,500)
- SBCC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Ventura College graduates. ($98 vs. $108)
- More SBCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ventura College students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/