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Overview |
SCI-Arc | Dunwoody College of Technology | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 507 | 1,359 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sciarc.edu | dunwoody.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCI-Arc | Dunwoody College of Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,490 | $22,610 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,490 | $22,610 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,041 | $24,172 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,364 | $8,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 30% | 67% |
Admission |
SCI-Arc | Dunwoody College of Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 513 | 460 | ||
| Admitted | 307 | 451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 98% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 71.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 2.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 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 |
SCI-Arc | Dunwoody College of Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCI-Arc | Dunwoody College of Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,750 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $442 | $165 |
Diversity |
SCI-Arc | Dunwoody College of Technology | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 81% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 13% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 51% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
SCI-Arc | Dunwoody College of Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 3% | ||
Campus |
SCI-Arc | Dunwoody College of Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dunwoody College of Technology is larger than than SCI-Arc based on total student enrollment (1,359 students vs. 507 students)
SCI-Arc vs. Dunwoody College of Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCI-Arc or Dunwoody College of Technology?
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is 118.9% more expensive to attend than Dunwoody College of Technology for in-state tuition ($49,490.00 vs. $22,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.9% higher at SCI-Arc than Dunwoody College of Technology ($49,490.00 vs. $22,610.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern California Institute of Architecture than Dunwoody College of Technology ($19,041 vs. $24,172)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern California Institute of Architecture are 3% lower than costs at Dunwoody College of Technology ($13,440 vs. $13,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dunwoody College of Technology than Southern California Institute of Architecture (67% vs. 30%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern California Institute of Architecture students is 402.2% larger than aid received Dunwoody College of Technology ($43,364 vs. $8,635)
SCI-Arc vs. Dunwoody College of Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCI-Arc or Dunwoody College of Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dunwoody College of Technology or SCI-Arc .
- Accepted freshman SCI-Arc students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Dunwoody College of Technology (2.83)
- Dunwoody College of Technology has a higher acceptance rate (98%) than SCI-Arc (59.8%)
SCI-Arc vs. Dunwoody College of Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCI-Arc or Dunwoody College of Technology? 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 Dunwoody College of Technology and SCI-Arc.
- Graduates from Dunwoody College of Technology earn on average $4,600 more per year than SCI-Arc graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $46,400)
- Dunwoody College of Technology students graduate with a $26,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($16,000 vs. $42,750)
- Dunwoody College of Technology graduates are paying $277 less per month on federal student loans than SCI-Arc graduates. ($165 vs. $442)
- More SCI-Arc graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dunwoody College of Technology students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/