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NSC UNLV Art Center College of Design Chamberlain College of Nursing-Arizona USC Great Basin College| Southern California Institute of Architecture | College of Southern Nevada | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCI-Arc | CSN | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Las Vegas, NV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 507 | 28,901 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sciarc.edu | csn.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCI-Arc | CSN | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,490 | $3,383 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,490 | $11,284 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $10,866 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,041 | $7,685 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,364 | $5,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 30% | 76% |
Admission |
SCI-Arc | CSN | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 513 | - | ||
| Admitted | 307 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
SCI-Arc | CSN | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCI-Arc | CSN | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,750 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $442 | $108 |
Diversity |
SCI-Arc | CSN | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 13% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 51% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
SCI-Arc | CSN | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 1% | ||
Campus |
SCI-Arc | CSN | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Southern Nevada is larger than than SCI-Arc based on total student enrollment (28,901 students vs. 507 students)
SCI-Arc vs. CSN Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCI-Arc or CSN?
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is 1,362.9% more expensive to attend than CSN for in-state tuition ($49,490.00 vs. $3,383.00)
- Out of state tuition is 338.6% higher at SCI-Arc than College of Southern Nevada ($49,490.00 vs. $11,284.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Southern Nevada than SCI-Arc ($7,685 vs. $19,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Southern Nevada are 23.7% lower than costs at Southern California Institute of Architecture ($10,866 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Southern Nevada than Southern California Institute of Architecture (76% vs. 30%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern California Institute of Architecture students is 756.8% larger than aid received College of Southern Nevada ($43,364 vs. $5,061)
Which college is harder to get into, SCI-Arc or CSN? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSN or SCI-Arc .
SCI-Arc vs. CSN Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCI-Arc or CSN? 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 CSN and SCI-Arc.
- Graduates from Southern California Institute of Architecture earn on average $10,400 more per year than CSN graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $36,000)
- College of Southern Nevada students graduate with a $32,250 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($10,500 vs. $42,750)
- CSN graduates are paying $334 less per month on federal student loans than SCI-Arc graduates. ($108 vs. $442)
- More SCI-Arc graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSN students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/