Valencia, CA · Santa Barbara, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| California Institute of the Arts | UC Santa Barbara | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 32.3% | 33.0% |
| In-State Tuition | $58,996 | $16,414 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $58,996 | $50,614 |
| Average Net Price | $56,239 | $17,658 |
| Graduation Rate | 67.0% | 83.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 1,277 | 26,133 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 7 | 17 |
GradFax Analysis
Both are competitive to get into. California Institute of the Arts accepts 32.3% of applicants; UC Santa Barbara accepts 33.0%. California Institute of the Arts's tuition is $58,996. UC Santa Barbara's is $16,414. That's a $42,582 difference per year. California Institute of the Arts graduates 67% of students in 6 years. UC Santa Barbara graduates 83%.
Bottom Line
UC Santa Barbara is public; California Institute of the Arts is private. If you're an in-state student, UC Santa Barbara will cost significantly less. Check the net price numbers above before deciding.
After aid, the average student pays $56,239/year at California Institute of the Arts and $17,658/year at UC Santa Barbara. UC Santa Barbara is cheaper for most people.
Source: IPEDS: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
California Institute of the Arts. It accepts 32.3% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
UC Santa Barbara, on average. After aid, students pay $17,658/year versus $56,239/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
UC Santa Barbara: 83% of students finish in 6 years. California Institute of the Arts is at 67%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.