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UCSD UCI UCSC Cal Poly UC Davis UCLA UW-Seattle UC Berkeley San Diego State USC Oxy Claremont McKenna| University of California Santa Barbara | Scripps College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCSB | Scripps College | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Claremont, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 26,420 | 1,099 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #109 | #48 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucsb.edu | scrippscollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCSB | Scripps College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $60,494 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $60,494 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,883 | $19,818 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,874 | $43,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,389 | $21,143 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 53% | 100% |
Admission |
UCSB | Scripps College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 110,995 | 3,099 | ||
| Admitted | 28,688 | 865 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.8% | 27.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 30.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1460 | 1390/1510 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UCSB | Scripps College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCSB | Scripps College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,451 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $144 |
Diversity |
UCSB | Scripps College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 8% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
UCSB | Scripps College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 65% | ||
Campus |
UCSB | Scripps College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Santa Barbara is larger than than Scripps College based on total student enrollment (26,420 students vs. 1,099 students)
UCSB vs. Scripps College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCSB or Scripps College?
- Scripps College is 423.1% more expensive to attend than UCSB for in-state tuition ($60,494.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.3% higher at Scripps College than University of California Santa Barbara ($60,494.00 vs. $41,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Santa Barbara than Scripps College ($16,874 vs. $43,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of California Santa Barbara are 17.4% lower than costs at Scripps College ($16,883 vs. $19,818)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Scripps College than University of California Santa Barbara (100% vs. 53%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Scripps College students is 3.7% larger than aid received University of California Santa Barbara ($21,143 vs. $20,389)
UCSB vs. Scripps College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCSB or Scripps College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Scripps College or UCSB .
- The average SAT score at Scripps College (1362) is 114 points higher than at UCSB (1248)
- Incoming Scripps College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UCSB (29)
- Accepted freshman Scripps College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UCSB (3.82)
- Scripps College has a higher acceptance rate (27.9%) than UCSB (25.8%)
UCSB vs. Scripps College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCSB or Scripps 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 Scripps College and UCSB.
- The graduation rate at Scripps College is higher than University of California Santa Barbara (88% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Scripps College earn on average $300 more per year than UCSB graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $59,000)
- Scripps College students graduate with a $2,451 lower median federal student loan debt than UCSB graduates. ($14,000 vs. $16,451)
- Scripps College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than UCSB graduates. ($144 vs. $170)
- More Scripps College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCSB students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/