UC Santa Barbara vs U of O

Nestled along the sun-kissed shores of California and the lush greenery of Oregon, the University of California-Santa Barbara (UCSB) and the University of Oregon (UO) stand as beacons of higher learning, each offering a distinct educational experience. While both universities share a commitment to academic excellence, they differ in several key aspects, including acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. This side-by-side comparison delves into these differences, providing valuable insights for prospective students seeking the ideal fit for their academic aspirations and personal preferences. Explore the comprehensive table below to discover which university aligns best with your unique goals and aspirations.

	University of California-Santa Barbara	University of Oregon
Overview
Location	Santa Barbara, California	Eugene, Oregon
Campus setting	Suburb: Midsize	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Quarter	Quarter
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	91.0%	87.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	29.2%	93.4%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $70 Graduate: $120	Undergraduate: $65 Graduate: $70
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	105,641	31,558
Total number of admissions given out	30,824	29,483
Admitted students who chose to enroll	4,900	4,589
Yield rate	15.9%	15.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $35,374 Out of state: $65,128	In state: $28,404 Out of state: $54,447
Average net price	$17,333	$18,556
Tuition	In state: $11,442 Out of state: $41,196	In state: $11,974 Out of state: $38,017
Room & board	$16,699	$13,509
Available payment plans		Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	53.0% Average amount $18,107	63.0% Average amount $13,590
Students receiving federal student loan	11.0% Average amount $4,576	32.0% Average amount $5,093
Students taking out private loans	3.0% Average amount $10,788	4.0% Average amount $28,121

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	23,091 Men 43.8% Women 56.2%	18,602 Men 44.5% Women 55.5%
Graduate students	3,033 Men 53.2% Women 46.8%	3,655 Men 45.4% Women 54.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	13.2%	54.8%
International students	13.4%	4.8%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Midsize	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	11,031	5,523
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	California Washington Colorado Texas New York	Oregon California Washington Colorado Texas

Academics
Popular study areas	Engineering Biological and Biomedical Sciences Social Sciences Mathematics and Statistics Physical Science	Education Business Visual & Performing Arts Social Sciences Architecture
Students to faculty ratio	17:1	20:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome
Graduation rate	85.4%	74.4%
Dropout rate	14.0%	8.7%
Transferred out	N/A	16.4%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $86,276 Year 2: $81,554 Year 3: $96,623 Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $83,726 Year 2: $76,773 Year 3: $94,355 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $70,445 Year 2: $72,134 Year 3: $88,523 Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $61,540 Year 2: $59,485 Year 3: $73,916 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $68,678 Year 2: $60,452 Year 3: $73,907 Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,465 Year 2: $60,790 Year 3: $73,844 Applied Mathematics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $49,765 Year 2: $59,536 Year 3: $71,984 Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $54,194 Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: $71,014 Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $51,972 Year 2: $57,860 Year 3: $70,694 Statistics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,652 Year 2: $47,650 Year 3: $66,826	Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $89,230 Year 3: $95,616 Physics (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $77,844 Year 2: $75,832 Year 3: $90,800 Chemistry (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $61,666 Year 2: $83,177 Year 3: $90,002 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $68,849 Year 2: $86,621 Year 3: $87,239 Chemistry (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $67,269 Year 2: $72,231 Year 3: $82,154 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $49,287 Year 2: $61,681 Year 3: $80,277 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $54,279 Year 2: $59,425 Year 3: $68,549 Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $57,062 Year 2: $56,840 Year 3: $67,900 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $55,838 Year 2: $62,012 Year 3: $67,123 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $53,818 Year 2: $55,464 Year 3: $66,741

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