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Elon Wofford College Clemson Davidson Rhodes College CofC UofSC University of Richmond Georgia Denison Auburn Berry College| Southern California Institute of Architecture | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCI-Arc | Furman | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 507 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #102 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sciarc.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCI-Arc | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,490 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,490 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,041 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,364 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 30% | 100% |
Admission |
SCI-Arc | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 513 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 307 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1260/1455 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
SCI-Arc | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCI-Arc | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,750 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $442 | $263 |
Diversity |
SCI-Arc | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 13% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 51% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
SCI-Arc | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 60% | ||
Campus |
SCI-Arc | Furman | ||
| 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
- Furman University is larger than than SCI-Arc based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 507 students)
SCI-Arc vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCI-Arc or Furman?
- Furman University is 11.9% more expensive to attend than SCI-Arc for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $49,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at Furman than Southern California Institute of Architecture ($55,392.00 vs. $49,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern California Institute of Architecture than Furman ($19,041 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern California Institute of Architecture are 12.7% lower than costs at Furman University ($13,440 vs. $15,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Southern California Institute of Architecture (100% vs. 30%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern California Institute of Architecture students is 19.2% larger than aid received Furman University ($43,364 vs. $36,384)
SCI-Arc vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCI-Arc or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or SCI-Arc .
- Accepted freshman Furman students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at SCI-Arc (3.5)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than SCI-Arc (59.8%)
SCI-Arc vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCI-Arc or Furman? 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 Furman and SCI-Arc.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Southern California Institute of Architecture (87% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $7,900 more per year than SCI-Arc graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $46,400)
- Furman University students graduate with a $17,307 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($25,443 vs. $42,750)
- Furman graduates are paying $179 less per month on federal student loans than SCI-Arc graduates. ($263 vs. $442)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCI-Arc students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/