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Overview |
CSU Stanislaus | SCI-Arc | ||
| Location | Turlock, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,154 | 507 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csustan.edu | sciarc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Stanislaus | SCI-Arc | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $49,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $49,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,382 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,555 | $19,041 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,696 | $43,364 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 30% |
Admission |
CSU Stanislaus | SCI-Arc | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,077 | 513 | ||
| Admitted | 5,871 | 307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CSU Stanislaus | SCI-Arc | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Stanislaus | SCI-Arc | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $42,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $442 |
Diversity |
CSU Stanislaus | SCI-Arc | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 49% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 51% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
CSU Stanislaus | SCI-Arc | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 14% | ||
Campus |
CSU Stanislaus | SCI-Arc | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Stanislaus is larger than than SCI-Arc based on total student enrollment (10,154 students vs. 507 students)
CSU Stanislaus vs. SCI-Arc Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Stanislaus or SCI-Arc?
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is 761.9% more expensive to attend than CSU Stanislaus for in-state tuition ($49,490.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 180.8% higher at SCI-Arc than California State University Stanislaus ($49,490.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Stanislaus than SCI-Arc ($7,555 vs. $19,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Stanislaus are 18.1% lower than costs at Southern California Institute of Architecture ($11,382 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Stanislaus than Southern California Institute of Architecture (87% vs. 30%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern California Institute of Architecture students is 347.2% larger than aid received California State University Stanislaus ($43,364 vs. $9,696)
CSU Stanislaus vs. SCI-Arc Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Stanislaus or SCI-Arc? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCI-Arc or CSU Stanislaus .
- Accepted freshman SCI-Arc students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at CSU Stanislaus (3.47)
- CSU Stanislaus has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than SCI-Arc (59.8%)
CSU Stanislaus vs. SCI-Arc Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Stanislaus or SCI-Arc? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between SCI-Arc and CSU Stanislaus.
- The graduation rate at SCI-Arc is higher than California State University Stanislaus (58% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Southern California Institute of Architecture earn on average $500 more per year than CSU Stanislaus graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $45,900)
- California State University Stanislaus students graduate with a $27,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($15,000 vs. $42,750)
- CSU Stanislaus graduates are paying $287 less per month on federal student loans than SCI-Arc graduates. ($155 vs. $442)
- More CSU Stanislaus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCI-Arc students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/