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UVU Utah Utah State University Southern Utah University WSU NAU Art Center College of Design USC Snow College Colorado Mesa Stanford| Southern California Institute of Architecture | Dixie State College of Utah | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCI-Arc | DSC | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Saint George, UT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 507 | 12,556 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sciarc.edu | dixie.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCI-Arc | DSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,490 | $5,266 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,490 | $16,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $7,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,041 | $14,589 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,364 | $6,946 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 30% | 96% |
Admission |
SCI-Arc | DSC | ||
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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 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | DSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCI-Arc | DSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,750 | $16,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $442 | $171 |
Diversity |
SCI-Arc | DSC | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 13% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 51% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
SCI-Arc | DSC | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 29% | ||
Campus |
SCI-Arc | DSC | ||
| 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
- Dixie State College of Utah is larger than than SCI-Arc based on total student enrollment (12,556 students vs. 507 students)
SCI-Arc vs. DSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCI-Arc or DSC?
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is 839.8% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($49,490.00 vs. $5,266.00)
- Out of state tuition is 194% higher at SCI-Arc than Dixie State College of Utah ($49,490.00 vs. $16,836.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dixie State College of Utah than SCI-Arc ($14,589 vs. $19,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dixie State College of Utah are 82% lower than costs at Southern California Institute of Architecture ($7,384 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dixie State College of Utah than Southern California Institute of Architecture (96% vs. 30%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern California Institute of Architecture students is 524.3% larger than aid received Dixie State College of Utah ($43,364 vs. $6,946)
Which college is harder to get into, SCI-Arc or DSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSC or SCI-Arc .
- Accepted freshman SCI-Arc students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at DSC (3.4)
SCI-Arc vs. DSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCI-Arc or DSC? 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 DSC and SCI-Arc.
- Graduates from Southern California Institute of Architecture earn on average $6,800 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $39,600)
- Dixie State College of Utah students graduate with a $26,125 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($16,625 vs. $42,750)
- DSC graduates are paying $271 less per month on federal student loans than SCI-Arc graduates. ($171 vs. $442)
- More SCI-Arc graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/