| UCSB vs. GU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#41 in National Universities #53 in World University Rankings #14 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #19 in National Universities #123 in World University Rankings |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$14,965 California Residents $45,742 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$65,081 |
| cheaper$14,453 California Residents $29,555 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$59,306 |
| Less$19,654 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$46,179 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,500 SAT 34 ACT |
| Easier25.85% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter12.23% |
| Lower17.31% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable48.70% |
| 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 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 Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger26,420 | Total Enrollment | Smaller20,984 |
| Larger23,459 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller7,900 |
| Smaller2,961 | Graduate Student Population | Larger13,084 |
| Smaller10 | Online Student Population | Larger3,558 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower85% | Graduate Rate | Higher95% |
| Lower92% | Retention Rate | Higher97% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,441) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,493) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,280) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 1,248 | Number of faculties | 2,218 |
| Higher$168,812 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$149,583 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.