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Art Center College of Design USC NAU GCU| Prescott College | Southern California Institute of Architecture | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Prescott College | SCI-Arc | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 969 | 507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | prescott.edu | sciarc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Prescott College | SCI-Arc | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,960 | $49,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,960 | $49,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,317 | $19,041 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,149 | $43,364 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 30% |
Admission |
Prescott College | SCI-Arc | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 185 | 513 | ||
| Admitted | 182 | 307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1095/1290 | 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 | Aug 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Prescott College | SCI-Arc | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Prescott College | SCI-Arc | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $42,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $442 |
Diversity |
Prescott College | SCI-Arc | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 51% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 0% |
Students |
Prescott College | SCI-Arc | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Prescott College | SCI-Arc | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Prescott College is larger than than SCI-Arc based on total student enrollment (969 students vs. 507 students)
Prescott College vs. SCI-Arc Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Prescott College or SCI-Arc?
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is 45.7% more expensive to attend than Prescott College for in-state tuition ($49,490.00 vs. $33,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.7% higher at SCI-Arc than Prescott College ($49,490.00 vs. $33,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern California Institute of Architecture than Prescott College ($19,041 vs. $25,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Prescott College are 41.2% lower than costs at Southern California Institute of Architecture ($9,520 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Prescott College than Southern California Institute of Architecture (100% vs. 30%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern California Institute of Architecture students is 115.2% larger than aid received Prescott College ($43,364 vs. $20,149)
Prescott College vs. SCI-Arc Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Prescott College or SCI-Arc? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCI-Arc or Prescott College .
- The average SAT score at Southern California Institute of Architecture (1116) is 77 points higher than at Prescott College (1039)
- Incoming SCI-Arc students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Prescott College (23)
- Accepted freshman SCI-Arc students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Prescott College (3.19)
- Prescott College has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than SCI-Arc (59.8%)
Prescott College vs. SCI-Arc Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Prescott College 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 Prescott College.
- The graduation rate at SCI-Arc is higher than Prescott College (58% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Southern California Institute of Architecture earn on average $12,500 more per year than Prescott College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $33,900)
- Prescott College students graduate with a $23,250 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($19,500 vs. $42,750)
- Prescott College graduates are paying $241 less per month on federal student loans than SCI-Arc graduates. ($201 vs. $442)
- More SCI-Arc graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Prescott College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/