In average, 54% 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 $20,586. For all undergraduate students, 59.50% received grants/scholarship and the average aid amount is $20,233

The average tuition & fees for the schools is $15,115 for state residents and $45,892 for out-of-state students. The average cost of attendance (COA) including tuition & fees, book & supplies, and living costs for UCSB Vs UCSD is $70,323 and, after receiving financial aid, the actual cost is down to $49,738.

UCSB Vs UCSD 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
University of California-San DiegoLa Jolla, CA$46,042 ($15,265)55.00%$20,78258.00%$20,811
University of California-Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA$45,742 ($14,965)53.00%$20,38961.00%$19,654
Average$45,892 ($15,115)54%$20,586 60%$20,233
*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.