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Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteTroy, NY
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University of California-Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA
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Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
School TypePublic, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Offered DegreeBachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
2024 Tuition & Fees
expensive$61,884Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$14,965 California Residents
$45,742 Out-of-State
expensive$61,873Graduate Tuitioncheaper$14,453 California Residents
$29,555 Out-of-State
More$35,552Average Financial Aid AmountLess$19,654
Admission
1,450 SAT
33 ACT
Test Scores-
Easier64.51%Acceptance RateTighter25.85%
Favorable18.40%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower17.31%
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
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
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller6,968Total EnrollmentLarger26,420
Smaller5,902Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger23,459
Smaller1,066Graduate Student PopulationLarger2,961
-Online Student Population10
Completion & Outcomes
Lower83%Graduate RateHigher85%
Lower89%Retention RateHigher92%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,930)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,441)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,610)Board/Meal Plan
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty12 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty17 to 1
470Number of faculties1,248
Lower$116,537Average Faculty SalaryHigher$168,812
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.