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Art Center College of Design USC Lees-McRae College WCU| Southern California Institute of Architecture | Brevard College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCI-Arc | Brevard College | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Brevard, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 507 | 759 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sciarc.edu | brevard.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCI-Arc | Brevard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,490 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,490 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $12,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,041 | $24,220 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,364 | $20,027 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 30% | 100% |
Admission |
SCI-Arc | Brevard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 513 | 2,206 | ||
| Admitted | 307 | 880 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 39.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 965/1155 | ||
| 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 |
SCI-Arc | Brevard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCI-Arc | Brevard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $442 | $258 |
Diversity |
SCI-Arc | Brevard College | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 13% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 51% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
SCI-Arc | Brevard College | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 49% | ||
Campus |
SCI-Arc | Brevard College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Brevard College is larger than than SCI-Arc based on total student enrollment (759 students vs. 507 students)
SCI-Arc vs. Brevard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCI-Arc or Brevard College?
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is 74.3% more expensive to attend than Brevard College for in-state tuition ($49,490.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.3% higher at SCI-Arc than Brevard College ($49,490.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern California Institute of Architecture than Brevard College ($19,041 vs. $24,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brevard College are 8.4% lower than costs at Southern California Institute of Architecture ($12,400 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brevard 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 116.5% larger than aid received Brevard College ($43,364 vs. $20,027)
SCI-Arc vs. Brevard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCI-Arc or Brevard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brevard College or SCI-Arc .
- Accepted freshman SCI-Arc students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Brevard College (3.07)
- SCI-Arc has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than Brevard College (39.9%)
SCI-Arc vs. Brevard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCI-Arc or Brevard College? 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 Brevard College and SCI-Arc.
- The graduation rate at SCI-Arc is higher than Brevard College (58% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Southern California Institute of Architecture earn on average $14,300 more per year than Brevard College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $32,100)
- Brevard College students graduate with a $17,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($25,000 vs. $42,750)
- Brevard College graduates are paying $184 less per month on federal student loans than SCI-Arc graduates. ($258 vs. $442)
- More SCI-Arc graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brevard College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/