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UCSD Penn State JMU NC State Purdue UCI UCSC Cal Poly Clemson UofSC UVA UC Davis| University of California Santa Barbara | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCSB | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,420 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #109 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucsb.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCSB | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,883 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,874 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,389 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 53% | 57% |
Admission |
UCSB | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 110,995 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 28,688 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.8% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1460 | 1240/1430 | ||
| 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 | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCSB | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,451 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $247 |
Diversity |
UCSB | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
UCSB | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 32% | ||
Campus |
UCSB | Virginia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Tech is larger than than UCSB based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 26,420 students)
UCSB vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCSB or Virginia Tech?
- Virginia Tech is 4.7% more expensive to attend than UCSB for in-state tuition ($12,104.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.1% higher at UCSB than Virginia Tech ($41,636.00 vs. $31,754.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Santa Barbara than Virginia Tech ($16,874 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 33.1% lower than costs at University of California Santa Barbara ($12,680 vs. $16,883)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Tech than University of California Santa Barbara (57% vs. 53%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Santa Barbara students is 166.6% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($20,389 vs. $7,649)
UCSB vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCSB or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or UCSB .
- The average SAT score at University of California Santa Barbara (1248) is 38 points higher than at Virginia Tech (1210)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at UCSB (3.82)
- Virginia Tech has a higher acceptance rate (57%) than UCSB (25.8%)
UCSB vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCSB or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and UCSB.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than University of California Santa Barbara (82% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $6,000 more per year than UCSB graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $59,000)
- University of California Santa Barbara students graduate with a $7,515 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($16,451 vs. $23,966)
- UCSB graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($170 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCSB students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/