University of La Verne and University of California-Santa Barbara are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. La Verne is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in La Verne, CA and UCSB is a four-year, public school located in Santa Barbara, CA.
The following list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare them with comprehensive information on full comparison page.
| University of La Verne | vs. | University of California-Santa Barbara |
|---|---|---|
| La Verne, California | Location | Santa Barbara, California |
| Four-year, Private (not-for-profit) | School Type | four-year, Public |
| Doctor's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree |
| Doctoral / Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| $49,470 | 2025 Tuition & Fees | In-State$15,444
Out-Of-State$47,332 |
| 85% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 57% |
| $32,624 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $20,405 |
| 71.17 % | Acceptance Rates | 32.97 % |
| 9.80 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 13.78 % |
| 1,095 | SAT Score | - |
| 20 | ACT Score | - |
| 63 % | Graduation Rate | 83 % |
| 35 % | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| 64 % | Retention Rate | 93 % |
| 5,021 | Student Population | 26,133 |
| 202 | Number of Faculties | 1,109 |
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| Distance Learning (Online Classes), Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare |