Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
USF Sacramento State San Jose State San Diego State Cal State East Bay CSU Sonoma State University Cal State Long Beach Cal State LA Cal State Fullerton CSUMB California State University-Northridge| San Francisco State University | Southern California Institute of Architecture | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
San Francisco State | SCI-Arc | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,282 | 507 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #789 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfsu.edu | sciarc.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
San Francisco State | SCI-Arc | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $49,490 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $49,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,955 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,267 | $19,041 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,830 | $43,364 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 30% |
Admission |
San Francisco State | SCI-Arc | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,932 | 513 | ||
| Admitted | 28,195 | 307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 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 |
San Francisco State | SCI-Arc | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
San Francisco State | SCI-Arc | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $42,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $442 |
Diversity |
San Francisco State | SCI-Arc | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 43% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 51% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
San Francisco State | SCI-Arc | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 96% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 14% | ||
Campus |
San Francisco State | 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
- San Francisco State University is larger than than SCI-Arc based on total student enrollment (25,282 students vs. 507 students)
San Francisco State vs. SCI-Arc Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Francisco State or SCI-Arc?
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is 761.9% more expensive to attend than San Francisco State for in-state tuition ($49,490.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 180.8% higher at SCI-Arc than San Francisco State University ($49,490.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Francisco State University than SCI-Arc ($13,267 vs. $19,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern California Institute of Architecture are 33.6% lower than costs at San Francisco State University ($13,440 vs. $17,955)
- More students receive financial grant aid at San Francisco State University than Southern California Institute of Architecture (72% vs. 30%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern California Institute of Architecture students is 341.1% larger than aid received San Francisco State University ($43,364 vs. $9,830)
San Francisco State vs. SCI-Arc Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Francisco State or SCI-Arc? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCI-Arc or San Francisco State .
- The average SAT score at Southern California Institute of Architecture (1116) is 137 points higher than at San Francisco State (979)
- Incoming SCI-Arc students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at San Francisco State (21)
- Accepted freshman SCI-Arc students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at San Francisco State (3.31)
- San Francisco State has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than SCI-Arc (59.8%)
San Francisco State vs. SCI-Arc Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Francisco State 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 San Francisco State.
- The graduation rate at SCI-Arc is higher than San Francisco State University (58% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from San Francisco State University earn on average $6,200 more per year than SCI-Arc graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $46,400)
- San Francisco State University students graduate with a $25,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($17,250 vs. $42,750)
- San Francisco State graduates are paying $264 less per month on federal student loans than SCI-Arc graduates. ($178 vs. $442)
- More San Francisco State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCI-Arc students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/