| Cal Poly vs. UCSB |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#1 in Federal Region IX Universities #24 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #41 in National Universities #53 in World University Rankings #14 in California Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$11,075 California Residents $30,995 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$14,965 California Residents $45,742 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$12,509 California Residents $22,013 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$14,453 California Residents $29,555 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,853 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$19,654 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier30.43% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter25.85% |
| Favorable28.57% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower17.31% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Work experience | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller22,000 | Total Enrollment | Larger26,420 |
| Smaller21,026 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger23,459 |
| Smaller974 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,961 |
| Larger151 | Online Student Population | Smaller10 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 85% | Graduate Rate | 85% |
| 1% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher94% | Retention Rate | Lower92% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,702) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,441) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,770) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 1,264 | Number of faculties | 1,248 |
| Lower$103,248 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$168,812 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.