College comparison

Loyola Marymount University vs UC Santa Barbara

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA	UC Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA
Acceptance rateUniversity of California-Santa Barbara is more selective	45%	33%
SAT (25–75)	1260–1430	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	7,094	23,113
Avg net price	$48,381	$16,109
Median earnings (10 yr)Loyola Marymount University reports higher median earnings	$78,349	$74,915
Graduation rate	79%	83%
Median debt	$19,500	$13,993
Economic mobility	2.5%	3.1%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Public

Quick answers

Is Loyola Marymount University or University of California-Santa Barbara harder to get into?

University of California-Santa Barbara is more selective: Loyola Marymount University's acceptance rate is approximately 45% and University of California-Santa Barbara's is approximately 33% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Loyola Marymount University vs University of California-Santa Barbara?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1260–1430 at Loyola Marymount University and — at University of California-Santa Barbara. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.