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Overview |
SCI-Arc | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 507 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sciarc.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCI-Arc | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,490 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,490 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,041 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,364 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 30% | 100% |
Admission |
SCI-Arc | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 513 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 307 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1015/1235 | ||
| 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 | Aug 20, 2024 |
Academics |
SCI-Arc | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCI-Arc | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $442 | $258 |
Diversity |
SCI-Arc | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 13% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 51% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
SCI-Arc | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 20% | ||
Campus |
SCI-Arc | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gwynedd Mercy College is larger than than SCI-Arc based on total student enrollment (2,091 students vs. 507 students)
SCI-Arc vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCI-Arc or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is 37.3% more expensive to attend than Gwynedd Mercy College for in-state tuition ($49,490.00 vs. $36,052.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.3% higher at SCI-Arc than Gwynedd Mercy College ($49,490.00 vs. $36,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern California Institute of Architecture than Gwynedd Mercy College ($19,041 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 2.9% lower than costs at Southern California Institute of Architecture ($13,056 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Southern California Institute of Architecture (100% vs. 30%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern California Institute of Architecture students is 76.9% larger than aid received Gwynedd Mercy College ($43,364 vs. $24,512)
SCI-Arc vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCI-Arc or Gwynedd Mercy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gwynedd Mercy College or SCI-Arc .
- The average SAT score at Southern California Institute of Architecture (1116) is 192 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming SCI-Arc students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman SCI-Arc students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- SCI-Arc has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
SCI-Arc vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCI-Arc or Gwynedd Mercy College? 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 Gwynedd Mercy College and SCI-Arc.
- The graduation rate at SCI-Arc is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (58% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $10,200 more per year than SCI-Arc graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $46,400)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $17,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($25,000 vs. $42,750)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $184 less per month on federal student loans than SCI-Arc graduates. ($258 vs. $442)
- More Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCI-Arc students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/