College comparison

UC Santa Barbara vs William & Mary

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	UC Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA	William & Mary Williamsburg, VA
Acceptance rateUniversity of California-Santa Barbara is more selective	33%	34%
SAT (25–75)	—	1400–1530
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	23,113	7,055
Avg net price	$16,109	$19,096
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Santa Barbara, CA	Williamsburg, VA

Quick answers

Is University of California-Santa Barbara or William & Mary harder to get into?

University of California-Santa Barbara is more selective: University of California-Santa Barbara's acceptance rate is approximately 33% and William & Mary's is approximately 34% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of California-Santa Barbara vs William & Mary?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at University of California-Santa Barbara and 1400–1530 at William & Mary. 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.