SBCC vs. Sierra
Both Santa Barbara City College and Sierra College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Santa Barbara City College and Sierra 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 Sierra ($9,988).
- Sierra's students to faculty ratio (25 to 1) is lower than SBCC (35 to 1).
- Sierra (17,420 students) is larger than SBCC (12,345 students) with more enrolled students.
- Sierra ($3,904) has higher amount of financial aid than SBCC ($3,749).
- Sierra's graduation rate (38%) is higher than SBCC (36%).

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
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living

Sierra College
Public, 2-4 years • Rocklin, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,156 In-State
$9,988 out-of-state
$9,988 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,904
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
17,420 (All undergraduate)
6,739 Online Students
Graduation Rate
38% Graduation Rate
13% Transfer-out Rate
69% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
25 to 1 Students to Faculty
245 Faculties (full-time)
574 Staffs (full-time)
$71,777 Faculty Salary
$78,404 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
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