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Overview |
SCI-Arc | Gallaudet University | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 507 | 1,322 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #572 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sciarc.edu | gallaudet.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCI-Arc | Gallaudet University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,490 | $16,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,490 | $16,512 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,041 | $13,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,364 | $25,648 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 30% | 95% |
Admission |
SCI-Arc | Gallaudet University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 513 | 380 | ||
| Admitted | 307 | 225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 59.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 71.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 752/1089 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
SCI-Arc | Gallaudet University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCI-Arc | Gallaudet University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,750 | $16,541 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $442 | $171 |
Diversity |
SCI-Arc | Gallaudet University | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 13% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 11% | ||
| % International | 51% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
SCI-Arc | Gallaudet University | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 94% | ||
Campus |
SCI-Arc | Gallaudet University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Gallaudet University is larger than than SCI-Arc based on total student enrollment (1,322 students vs. 507 students)
SCI-Arc vs. Gallaudet University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCI-Arc or Gallaudet University?
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is 199.7% more expensive to attend than Gallaudet University for in-state tuition ($49,490.00 vs. $16,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 199.7% higher at SCI-Arc than Gallaudet University ($49,490.00 vs. $16,512.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gallaudet University than SCI-Arc ($13,787 vs. $19,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern California Institute of Architecture are 10.1% lower than costs at Gallaudet University ($13,440 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gallaudet University than Southern California Institute of Architecture (95% vs. 30%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern California Institute of Architecture students is 69.1% larger than aid received Gallaudet University ($43,364 vs. $25,648)
SCI-Arc vs. Gallaudet University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCI-Arc or Gallaudet University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gallaudet University or SCI-Arc .
- The average SAT score at Southern California Institute of Architecture (1116) is 233 points higher than at Gallaudet University (883)
- Incoming SCI-Arc students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Gallaudet University (19)
- Accepted freshman SCI-Arc students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Gallaudet University (3.3)
- SCI-Arc has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than Gallaudet University (59.2%)
SCI-Arc vs. Gallaudet University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCI-Arc or Gallaudet 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 Gallaudet University and SCI-Arc.
- The graduation rate at SCI-Arc is higher than Gallaudet University (58% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Southern California Institute of Architecture earn on average $14,700 more per year than Gallaudet University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $31,700)
- Gallaudet University students graduate with a $26,209 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($16,541 vs. $42,750)
- Gallaudet University 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 Gallaudet University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/