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UCSD Hunter UCI UCSC Cal Poly UC Davis UCLA UW-Seattle UC Berkeley San Diego State Baruch Brooklyn College| University of California Santa Barbara | CUNY City College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCSB | City College of New York | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,068 | 15,012 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #112 | #276 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucsb.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCSB | City College of New York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,834 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,611 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,684 | $18,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,283 | $4,599 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,732 | $9,236 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 86% |
Admission |
UCSB | City College of New York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 110,871 | 31,988 | ||
| Admitted | 30,804 | 18,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.8% | 58.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1230/1460 | 1220/1460 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2025 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UCSB | City College of New York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCSB | City College of New York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,451 | $11,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $117 |
Diversity |
UCSB | City College of New York | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UCSB | City College of New York | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UCSB | City College of New York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of California Santa Barbara is larger than than City College of New York based on total student enrollment (26,068 students vs. 15,012 students)
UCSB vs. City College of New York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCSB or City College of New York?
- University of California Santa Barbara is 70.8% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($11,834.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 186.4% higher at UCSB than CUNY City College ($42,611.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than UCSB ($4,599 vs. $15,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY City College are 3.2% lower than costs at University of California Santa Barbara ($18,104 vs. $18,684)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than University of California Santa Barbara (86% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Santa Barbara students is 135.3% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($21,732 vs. $9,236)
UCSB vs. City College of New York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCSB or City College of New York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City College of New York or UCSB .
- The average SAT score at University of California Santa Barbara (1248) is 123 points higher than at City College of New York (1125)
- Accepted freshman UCSB students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- City College of New York has a higher acceptance rate (58.1%) than UCSB (27.8%)
UCSB vs. City College of New York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCSB or City College of New York? 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 City College of New York and UCSB.
- The graduation rate at UCSB is higher than CUNY City College (80% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of California Santa Barbara earn on average $9,200 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $5,051 lower median federal student loan debt than UCSB graduates. ($11,400 vs. $16,451)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than UCSB graduates. ($117 vs. $170)
- More UCSB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/