In average, 48% of full-time first-time beginning undergraduate students (freshmen) have received grants and/or scholarships at two rivalry schools. The average financial aid amount received is $15,227. For all undergraduate students, 55.50% received grants/scholarship and the average aid amount is $13,754

The average tuition & fees for the schools is $13,020 for state residents and $38,369 for out-of-state students. The average cost of attendance (COA) including tuition & fees, book & supplies, and living costs for University Of California-Santa Barbara Vs California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is $61,803 and, after receiving financial aid, the actual cost is down to $46,576.

University Of California-Santa Barbara Vs California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo Financial Aid Comparison

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Financial Aid Comparison Table
School NameTuition & Fees Beginning Undergraduate Students (Freshmen)All Undergraduate Students
Percent Receiving AidAverage AmountsPercent Receiving AidAverage Amounts
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo, CA$30,995 ($11,075)42.00%$10,06550.00%$7,853
University of California-Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA$45,742 ($14,965)53.00%$20,38961.00%$19,654
Average$38,369 ($13,020)48%$15,227 56%$13,754
*The tuition data is updated with academic year 2023-2024 data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last Update: September 25, 2023). The financial aid information is based on the IPEDS data for the academic year 2022-2023.