Hope International University vs UC Santa Barbara

Hope International University is the more selective of the two at 33%, versus 33% at UC Santa Barbara. Here is how they compare on selectivity, test scores, and what they weigh, plus a free way to estimate your odds at each.

Hope International University and UC Santa Barbara are almost equally selective (33% vs 33%), so neither is a clear safety relative to the other. Your odds at each come down to fit, not headline difficulty.

The two also read applications a little differently. Hope International University leans more on class rank, recommendations, interview, while UC Santa Barbara puts more weight on extracurricular activities, talent / ability, character / personal qualities. The same profile can land differently at each, which is why a per-school estimate matters more than a single GPA.

On test scores, Hope International University's admitted 75th-percentile SAT is around 1120 and UC Santa Barbara's is around 1430. Admitted students at UC Santa Barbara post somewhat higher scores. Run your own numbers below to see where you stand at each.