@WildestDream: For an OOS applicant like @afahrer, SCU could more affordable than UCSB since the UC’s give little to no financial aid to OOS students so most OOS students should figure on paying full fees at UCSB. SCU does offer decent need-based and merit aid which could bring down the costs to an affordable level for the poster in question. @afahrer is applying for Fall 2021 admission.