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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Livingstone College NCAT Shaw University Benedict College University of Charleston Bowie State University North Carolina Central University Shepherds Theological Seminary Art Center College of Design CAU Lees-McRae College| Southern California Institute of Architecture | Johnson C Smith University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCI-Arc | JCSU | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 507 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sciarc.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCI-Arc | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,490 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,490 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,041 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,364 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 30% | 93% |
Admission |
SCI-Arc | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 513 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 307 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 800/980 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
SCI-Arc | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCI-Arc | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,750 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $442 | $331 |
Diversity |
SCI-Arc | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 51% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
SCI-Arc | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 41% | ||
Campus |
SCI-Arc | JCSU | ||
| 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
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than SCI-Arc based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 507 students)
SCI-Arc vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCI-Arc or JCSU?
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is 183.2% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($49,490.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 183.2% higher at SCI-Arc than Johnson C Smith University ($49,490.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern California Institute of Architecture than JCSU ($19,041 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 89.3% lower than costs at Southern California Institute of Architecture ($7,100 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Southern California Institute of Architecture (93% vs. 30%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern California Institute of Architecture students is 235.9% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($43,364 vs. $12,911)
SCI-Arc vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCI-Arc or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or SCI-Arc .
- The average SAT score at Southern California Institute of Architecture (1116) is 320 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming SCI-Arc students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman SCI-Arc students have a 1.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- SCI-Arc has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than JCSU (25.3%)
SCI-Arc vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCI-Arc or JCSU? 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 JCSU and SCI-Arc.
- The graduation rate at SCI-Arc is higher than Johnson C Smith University (58% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Southern California Institute of Architecture earn on average $16,100 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $30,300)
- Johnson C Smith University students graduate with a $10,700 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($32,050 vs. $42,750)
- JCSU graduates are paying $111 less per month on federal student loans than SCI-Arc graduates. ($331 vs. $442)
- More SCI-Arc graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/