ARC vs. SBCC
Both American River College and Santa Barbara City College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare American River College and Santa Barbara City College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- ARC's tuition ($12,808) is more expensive than SBCC ($10,186).
- ARC's students to faculty ratio (28 to 1) is lower than SBCC (35 to 1).
- ARC (29,908 students) is larger than SBCC (12,345 students) with more enrolled students.
- ARC ($3,750) has higher amount of financial aid than SBCC ($3,749).
- SBCC's graduation rate (36%) is higher than ARC (33%).

American River College
Public, 2-4 years • Sacramento, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,288 In-State
$12,808 out-of-state
$12,808 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,750
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
29,908 (All undergraduate)
12,968 Online Students
Graduation Rate
33% Graduation Rate
9% Transfer-out Rate
72% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
28 to 1 Students to Faculty
349 Faculties (full-time)
662 Staffs (full-time)
$86,799 Faculty Salary
$70,298 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living

Santa Barbara City College
Public, 2-4 years • Santa Barbara, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,234 In-State
$10,186 out-of-state
$10,186 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,749
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
12,345 (All undergraduate)
3,826 Online Students
Graduation Rate
36% Graduation Rate
17% Transfer-out Rate
61% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
35 to 1 Students to Faculty
213 Faculties (full-time)
545 Staffs (full-time)
$89,328 Faculty Salary
$73,517 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
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Campus Living
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