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UCSD UCI UCSC Cal Poly UC Davis UCLA UW-Seattle UC Berkeley San Diego State USC Pepperdine USD| University of California Santa Barbara | Whittier College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCSB | Whittier College | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Whittier, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 26,420 | 1,192 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #109 | #273 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucsb.edu | whittier.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCSB | Whittier College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $48,924 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $48,924 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,883 | $15,623 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,874 | $28,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,389 | $34,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 53% | 100% |
Admission |
UCSB | Whittier College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 110,995 | 3,014 | ||
| Admitted | 28,688 | 2,274 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.8% | 75.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1460 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
UCSB | Whittier College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCSB | Whittier College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,451 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $263 |
Diversity |
UCSB | Whittier College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 44% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
UCSB | Whittier College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 27% | ||
Campus |
UCSB | Whittier College | ||
| 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
- University of California Santa Barbara is larger than than Whittier College based on total student enrollment (26,420 students vs. 1,192 students)
UCSB vs. Whittier College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCSB or Whittier College?
- Whittier College is 323.1% more expensive to attend than UCSB for in-state tuition ($48,924.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.5% higher at Whittier College than University of California Santa Barbara ($48,924.00 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 Whittier College ($16,874 vs. $28,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Whittier College are 8.1% lower than costs at University of California Santa Barbara ($15,623 vs. $16,883)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Whittier College than University of California Santa Barbara (100% vs. 53%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whittier College students is 69.8% larger than aid received University of California Santa Barbara ($34,623 vs. $20,389)
UCSB vs. Whittier College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCSB or Whittier College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whittier College or UCSB .
- The average SAT score at University of California Santa Barbara (1248) is 191 points higher than at Whittier College (1057)
- Incoming UCSB students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Whittier College (23)
- Accepted freshman UCSB students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Whittier College (3.61)
- Whittier College has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than UCSB (25.8%)
UCSB vs. Whittier College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCSB or Whittier 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 Whittier College and UCSB.
- The graduation rate at UCSB is higher than Whittier College (80% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of California Santa Barbara earn on average $11,600 more per year than Whittier College graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $47,400)
- University of California Santa Barbara students graduate with a $9,049 lower median federal student loan debt than Whittier College graduates. ($16,451 vs. $25,500)
- UCSB graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Whittier College graduates. ($170 vs. $263)
- More UCSB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Whittier College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/