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Cal State LA HMC Soka University of America Art Center College of Design Cal State Long Beach USC| Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science | Southern California Institute of Architecture | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CDU | SCI-Arc | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 777 | 507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cdrewu.edu | sciarc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CDU | SCI-Arc | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,424 | $49,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,424 | $49,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,782 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,637 | $19,041 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,419 | $43,364 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 30% |
Admission |
CDU | SCI-Arc | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 834 | 513 | ||
| Admitted | 671 | 307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5%Open | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 2.1%Open | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 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 | Jul 30, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CDU | SCI-Arc | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CDU | SCI-Arc | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,900 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,319 | $42,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $442 |
Diversity |
CDU | SCI-Arc | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 25% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 51% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
CDU | SCI-Arc | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 14% | ||
Campus |
CDU | SCI-Arc | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is larger than than SCI-Arc based on total student enrollment (777 students vs. 507 students)
CDU vs. SCI-Arc Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CDU or SCI-Arc?
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is 243.1% more expensive to attend than CDU for in-state tuition ($49,490.00 vs. $14,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 243.1% higher at SCI-Arc than Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($49,490.00 vs. $14,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern California Institute of Architecture than CDU ($19,041 vs. $27,637)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern California Institute of Architecture are 32.3% lower than costs at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($13,440 vs. $17,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science than Southern California Institute of Architecture (73% vs. 30%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern California Institute of Architecture students is 279.8% larger than aid received Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($43,364 vs. $11,419)
CDU vs. SCI-Arc Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CDU or SCI-Arc? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCI-Arc or CDU .
- Accepted freshman SCI-Arc students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at CDU (3.26)
- CDU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than SCI-Arc (59.8%)
CDU vs. SCI-Arc Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CDU 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 CDU.
- Graduates from Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science earn on average $24,500 more per year than SCI-Arc graduates after ten years. ($70,900 vs. $46,400)
- Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science students graduate with a $21,431 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($21,319 vs. $42,750)
- CDU graduates are paying $222 less per month on federal student loans than SCI-Arc graduates. ($220 vs. $442)
- More SCI-Arc graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CDU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/