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Overview |
SCI-Arc | Florida Memorial University | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Miami Gardens, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 507 | 1,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sciarc.edu | fmuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCI-Arc | Florida Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,490 | $12,576 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,490 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $8,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,041 | $16,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,364 | $14,943 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 30% | 86% |
Admission |
SCI-Arc | Florida Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 513 | 11,931 | ||
| Admitted | 307 | 8,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 4.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 2.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SCI-Arc | Florida Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCI-Arc | Florida Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $27,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 18% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,750 | $42,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $442 | $443 |
Diversity |
SCI-Arc | Florida Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 51% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
SCI-Arc | Florida Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 28% | ||
Campus |
SCI-Arc | Florida Memorial University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Florida Memorial University is larger than than SCI-Arc based on total student enrollment (1,137 students vs. 507 students)
SCI-Arc vs. Florida Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCI-Arc or Florida Memorial University?
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is 293.5% more expensive to attend than Florida Memorial University for in-state tuition ($49,490.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- Out of state tuition is 293.5% higher at SCI-Arc than Florida Memorial University ($49,490.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Memorial University than SCI-Arc ($16,359 vs. $19,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Memorial University are 64.7% lower than costs at Southern California Institute of Architecture ($8,160 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Memorial University than Southern California Institute of Architecture (86% vs. 30%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern California Institute of Architecture students is 190.2% larger than aid received Florida Memorial University ($43,364 vs. $14,943)
SCI-Arc vs. Florida Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCI-Arc or Florida Memorial University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida Memorial University or SCI-Arc .
- Accepted freshman SCI-Arc students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Florida Memorial University (2.7)
- Florida Memorial University has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than SCI-Arc (59.8%)
SCI-Arc vs. Florida Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCI-Arc or Florida Memorial University? 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 Florida Memorial University and SCI-Arc.
- The graduation rate at SCI-Arc is higher than Florida Memorial University (58% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Southern California Institute of Architecture earn on average $18,800 more per year than Florida Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $27,600)
- Southern California Institute of Architecture students graduate with a $125 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Memorial University graduates. ($42,750 vs. $42,875)
- SCI-Arc graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Memorial University graduates. ($442 vs. $443)
- More SCI-Arc graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Memorial University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 18%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/