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Overview |
Holy Names University | SCI-Arc | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 959 | 507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hnu.edu | sciarc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Names University | SCI-Arc | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,579 | $49,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,579 | $49,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,274 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,065 | $19,041 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,236 | $43,364 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 30% |
Admission |
Holy Names University | SCI-Arc | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 921 | 513 | ||
| Admitted | 921 | 307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Holy Names University | SCI-Arc | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Names University | SCI-Arc | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $42,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $442 |
Diversity |
Holy Names University | SCI-Arc | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 51% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Holy Names University | SCI-Arc | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Holy Names University | SCI-Arc | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Holy Names University is larger than than SCI-Arc based on total student enrollment (959 students vs. 507 students)
Holy Names University vs. SCI-Arc Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Names University or SCI-Arc?
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is 19% more expensive to attend than Holy Names University for in-state tuition ($49,490.00 vs. $41,579.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19% higher at SCI-Arc than Holy Names University ($49,490.00 vs. $41,579.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern California Institute of Architecture than Holy Names University ($19,041 vs. $23,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern California Institute of Architecture are 6.2% lower than costs at Holy Names University ($13,440 vs. $14,274)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Holy Names University than Southern California Institute of Architecture (100% vs. 30%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern California Institute of Architecture students is 30.5% larger than aid received Holy Names University ($43,364 vs. $33,236)
Holy Names University vs. SCI-Arc Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Names University or SCI-Arc? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCI-Arc or Holy Names University .
- The average SAT score at Southern California Institute of Architecture (1116) is 258 points higher than at Holy Names University (858)
- Incoming SCI-Arc students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Holy Names University (18)
- Accepted freshman SCI-Arc students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Holy Names University (3.35)
- Holy Names University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than SCI-Arc (59.8%)
Holy Names University vs. SCI-Arc Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Names University 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 Holy Names University.
- The graduation rate at SCI-Arc is higher than Holy Names University (58% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Holy Names University earn on average $9,100 more per year than SCI-Arc graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $46,400)
- Holy Names University students graduate with a $15,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($27,000 vs. $42,750)
- Holy Names University graduates are paying $163 less per month on federal student loans than SCI-Arc graduates. ($279 vs. $442)
- More SCI-Arc graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Names University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/