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Overview |
UCSB | OU | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Norman, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 26,420 | 28,308 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #109 | #189 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucsb.edu | ou.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCSB | OU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $4,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $21,488 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,883 | $15,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,874 | $22,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,389 | $10,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 53% | 98% |
Admission |
UCSB | OU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 110,995 | 21,548 | ||
| Admitted | 28,688 | 15,712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.8% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1460 | 1130/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UCSB | OU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCSB | OU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,451 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $206 |
Diversity |
UCSB | OU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 7% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
UCSB | OU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 45% | ||
Campus |
UCSB | OU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is larger than than UCSB based on total student enrollment (28,308 students vs. 26,420 students)
UCSB vs. OU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCSB or OU?
- University of California Santa Barbara is 135% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $4,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.8% higher at UCSB than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($41,636.00 vs. $21,488.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Santa Barbara than OU ($16,874 vs. $22,601)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus are 7% lower than costs at University of California Santa Barbara ($15,780 vs. $16,883)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than University of California Santa Barbara (98% vs. 53%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Santa Barbara students is 93.1% larger than aid received University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($20,389 vs. $10,561)
UCSB vs. OU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCSB or OU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OU or UCSB .
- The average SAT score at University of California Santa Barbara (1248) is 44 points higher than at OU (1204)
- Incoming UCSB students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at OU (27)
- Accepted freshman UCSB students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at OU (3.66)
- OU has a higher acceptance rate (72.9%) than UCSB (25.8%)
UCSB vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCSB or OU? 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 OU and UCSB.
- The graduation rate at UCSB is higher than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (80% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $300 more per year than UCSB graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $59,000)
- University of California Santa Barbara students graduate with a $3,549 lower median federal student loan debt than OU graduates. ($16,451 vs. $20,000)
- UCSB graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than OU graduates. ($170 vs. $206)
- More UCSB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/