DVC vs. SBCC
Both Diablo Valley College and Santa Barbara City College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Diablo Valley College and Santa Barbara City College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- SBCC's tuition ($10,186) is more expensive than DVC ($8,328).
- DVC's students to faculty ratio (24 to 1) is lower than SBCC (35 to 1).
- DVC (16,424 students) is larger than SBCC (12,345 students) with more enrolled students.
- DVC ($3,812) has higher amount of financial aid than SBCC ($3,749).
- DVC's graduation rate (46%) is higher than SBCC (36%).

Diablo Valley College
Public, 2-4 years • Pleasant Hill, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,312 In-State
$8,328 out-of-state
$8,328 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,812
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
16,424 (All undergraduate)
5,574 Online Students
Graduation Rate
46% Graduation Rate
12% Transfer-out Rate
78% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
24 to 1 Students to Faculty
285 Faculties (full-time)
518 Staffs (full-time)
$89,933 Faculty Salary
$85,490 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
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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