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JCSU Art Center College of Design USC| Southern California Institute of Architecture | Johnson & Wales University Charlotte | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCI-Arc | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 507 | 1,140 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #803 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sciarc.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCI-Arc | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,490 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,490 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $14,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,041 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,364 | $28,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 30% | 100% |
Admission |
SCI-Arc | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 513 | 4,730 | ||
| Admitted | 307 | 3,469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 890/1122 | ||
| 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 | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCI-Arc | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,750 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $442 | $278 |
Diversity |
SCI-Arc | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 13% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 51% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
SCI-Arc | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 66% | ||
Campus |
SCI-Arc | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is larger than than SCI-Arc based on total student enrollment (1,140 students vs. 507 students)
SCI-Arc vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCI-Arc or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is 30.6% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte for in-state tuition ($49,490.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.6% higher at SCI-Arc than Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($49,490.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern California Institute of Architecture than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($19,041 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern California Institute of Architecture are 10.7% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($13,440 vs. $14,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte than Southern California Institute of Architecture (100% vs. 30%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern California Institute of Architecture students is 54.5% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($43,364 vs. $28,061)
SCI-Arc vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCI-Arc or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte or SCI-Arc .
- Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than SCI-Arc (59.8%)
SCI-Arc vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCI-Arc or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte and SCI-Arc.
- The graduation rate at SCI-Arc is higher than Johnson & Wales University Charlotte (58% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Southern California Institute of Architecture earn on average $6,300 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $40,100)
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students graduate with a $15,850 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($26,900 vs. $42,750)
- Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are paying $164 less per month on federal student loans than SCI-Arc graduates. ($278 vs. $442)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCI-Arc students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/