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Union College La Sierra University DUofC Art Center College of Design California Baptist University USC| Pacific Union College | Southern California Institute of Architecture | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PUC | SCI-Arc | ||
| Location | Angwin, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 870 | 507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | puc.edu | sciarc.edu | ||
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Costs |
PUC | SCI-Arc | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,655 | $49,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,655 | $49,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,273 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,841 | $19,041 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,383 | $43,364 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 30% |
Admission |
PUC | SCI-Arc | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,364 | 513 | ||
| Admitted | 661 | 307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
PUC | SCI-Arc | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PUC | SCI-Arc | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | $42,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | $442 |
Diversity |
PUC | SCI-Arc | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 51% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
PUC | SCI-Arc | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 14% | ||
Campus |
PUC | SCI-Arc | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pacific Union College is larger than than SCI-Arc based on total student enrollment (870 students vs. 507 students)
PUC vs. SCI-Arc Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PUC or SCI-Arc?
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is 51.6% more expensive to attend than PUC for in-state tuition ($49,490.00 vs. $32,655.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.6% higher at SCI-Arc than Pacific Union College ($49,490.00 vs. $32,655.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern California Institute of Architecture than PUC ($19,041 vs. $21,841)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Union College are 44.9% lower than costs at Southern California Institute of Architecture ($9,273 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Union 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 85.5% larger than aid received Pacific Union College ($43,364 vs. $23,383)
PUC vs. SCI-Arc Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PUC or SCI-Arc? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCI-Arc or PUC .
- The average SAT score at Southern California Institute of Architecture (1116) is 132 points higher than at PUC (984)
- Incoming SCI-Arc students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at PUC (21)
- Accepted freshman SCI-Arc students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at PUC (3.24)
- SCI-Arc has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than PUC (48.5%)
PUC vs. SCI-Arc Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PUC 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 PUC.
- The graduation rate at SCI-Arc is higher than Pacific Union College (58% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Pacific Union College earn on average $12,800 more per year than SCI-Arc graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $46,400)
- Pacific Union College students graduate with a $12,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($30,000 vs. $42,750)
- PUC graduates are paying $132 less per month on federal student loans than SCI-Arc graduates. ($310 vs. $442)
- More SCI-Arc graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PUC students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/