| UCSB vs. CSUN |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#41 in National Universities #53 in World University Rankings #14 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #21 in Federal Region IX Universities #49 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 Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$14,965 California Residents $45,742 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$7,095 California Residents $18,975 Out-of-State |
| expensive$14,453 California Residents $29,555 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,529 California Residents $18,033 Out-of-State |
| More$19,654 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,447 |
| Admission | ||
| Tighter25.85% | Acceptance Rate | Easier91.23% |
| Lower17.31% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable20.99% |
| 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 |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller26,420 | Total Enrollment | Larger37,579 |
| Smaller23,459 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger32,181 |
| Smaller2,961 | Graduate Student Population | Larger5,398 |
| Smaller10 | Online Student Population | Larger3,333 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher85% | Graduate Rate | Lower55% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 5% |
| Higher92% | Retention Rate | Lower75% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,441) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,416) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,642) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty24 to 1 |
| 1,248 | Number of faculties | 1,943 |
| Higher$168,812 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$99,651 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.