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Overview |
San Diego Christian College | SCI-Arc | ||
| Location | El Cajon, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 355 | 507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sdcc.edu | sciarc.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Diego Christian College | SCI-Arc | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,500 | $49,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $49,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,700 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,393 | $19,041 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,300 | $43,364 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 30% |
Admission |
San Diego Christian College | SCI-Arc | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 513 | ||
| Admitted | - | 307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1098 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
San Diego Christian College | SCI-Arc | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Diego Christian College | SCI-Arc | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,106 | $42,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $442 |
Diversity |
San Diego Christian College | SCI-Arc | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 51% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
San Diego Christian College | SCI-Arc | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 14% | ||
Campus |
San Diego Christian College | 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
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is larger than than San Diego Christian College based on total student enrollment (507 students vs. 355 students)
San Diego Christian College vs. SCI-Arc Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Diego Christian College or SCI-Arc?
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is 102% more expensive to attend than San Diego Christian College for in-state tuition ($49,490.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102% higher at SCI-Arc than San Diego Christian College ($49,490.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern California Institute of Architecture than San Diego Christian College ($19,041 vs. $33,393)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at San Diego Christian College are 14.9% lower than costs at Southern California Institute of Architecture ($11,700 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at San Diego Christian College than Southern California Institute of Architecture (95% vs. 30%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern California Institute of Architecture students is 183.4% larger than aid received San Diego Christian College ($43,364 vs. $15,300)
Which college is harder to get into, San Diego Christian College or SCI-Arc? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCI-Arc or San Diego Christian College .
- The average SAT score at Southern California Institute of Architecture (1116) is 183 points higher than at San Diego Christian College (933)
- Incoming SCI-Arc students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at San Diego Christian College (20)
- Accepted freshman SCI-Arc students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at San Diego Christian College (3.26)
San Diego Christian College vs. SCI-Arc Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Diego Christian 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 San Diego Christian College.
- The graduation rate at SCI-Arc is higher than San Diego Christian College (58% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Southern California Institute of Architecture earn on average $6,900 more per year than San Diego Christian College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $39,500)
- San Diego Christian College students graduate with a $19,644 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($23,106 vs. $42,750)
- San Diego Christian College graduates are paying $204 less per month on federal student loans than SCI-Arc graduates. ($238 vs. $442)
- More SCI-Arc graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Diego Christian College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/