| UCSB vs. CSUDH |
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|---|---|---|
#41 in National Universities #53 in World University Rankings #14 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #41 in Federal Region IX Universities #76 in California Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$15,444 California Residents $47,332 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$7,454 California Residents $20,054 Out-of-State |
| expensive$15,124 California Residents $30,226 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,978 California Residents $19,058 Out-of-State |
| More$19,022 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$10,764 |
| Admission | ||
| Tighter32.97% | Acceptance Rate | Easier93.30% |
| Favorable13.78% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower9.32% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Work experience |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger26,133 | Total Enrollment | Smaller15,182 |
| Larger23,181 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller12,632 |
| Larger2,952 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,550 |
| Smaller57 | Online Student Population | Larger2,003 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher83% | Graduate Rate | Lower43% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 3% |
| Higher93% | Retention Rate | Lower74% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,441) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,203) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty21 to 1 |
| 1,241 | Number of faculty | 917 |
| Higher$186,097 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$106,488 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.