SBCC vs. West Valley
Both Santa Barbara City College and West Valley College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Santa Barbara City College and West Valley 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 West Valley ($9,320).
- West Valley's students to faculty ratio (21 to 1) is lower than SBCC (35 to 1).
- SBCC (12,345 students) is larger than West Valley (7,272 students) with more enrolled students.
- West Valley ($4,315) has higher amount of financial aid than SBCC ($3,749).
- West Valley's graduation rate (52%) 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

West Valley College
Public, 2-4 years • Saratoga, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,490 In-State
$9,320 out-of-state
$9,320 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,315
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
7,272 (All undergraduate)
2,828 Online Students
Graduation Rate
52% Graduation Rate
11% Transfer-out Rate
83% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
21 to 1 Students to Faculty
143 Faculties (full-time)
223 Staffs (full-time)
$112,179 Faculty Salary
$110,809 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
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Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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