| UCSB vs. UCI |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#41 in National Universities #53 in World University Rankings #14 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #44 in National Universities #99 in World University Rankings #15 in California Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| 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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$15,444 California Residents $47,332 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$14,752 California Residents $46,640 Out-of-State |
| expensive$15,124 California Residents $30,226 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$14,827 California Residents $29,929 Out-of-State |
| Less$19,022 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$20,868 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier32.97% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter28.57% |
| Lower13.78% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable19.22% |
| 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 English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller26,133 | Total Enrollment | Larger37,297 |
| Smaller23,181 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger30,204 |
| Smaller2,952 | Graduate Student Population | Larger7,093 |
| Smaller57 | Online Student Population | Larger614 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower83% | Graduate Rate | Higher87% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 5% |
| Lower93% | Retention Rate | Higher94% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,441) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 15,693) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 1,241 | Number of faculty | 2,669 |
| Higher$186,097 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$173,702 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.