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Overview |
SCI-Arc | Manchester University | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | North Manchester, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 507 | 1,217 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sciarc.edu | manchester.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCI-Arc | Manchester University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,490 | $34,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,490 | $34,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,041 | $18,024 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,364 | $28,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 30% | 100% |
Admission |
SCI-Arc | Manchester University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 513 | 2,871 | ||
| Admitted | 307 | 1,906 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | |||
| 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 | Manchester University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCI-Arc | Manchester University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $442 | $279 |
Diversity |
SCI-Arc | Manchester University | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 13% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 51% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
SCI-Arc | Manchester University | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 14% | ||
Campus |
SCI-Arc | Manchester University | ||
| 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
- Manchester University is larger than than SCI-Arc based on total student enrollment (1,217 students vs. 507 students)
SCI-Arc vs. Manchester University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCI-Arc or Manchester University?
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is 43.4% more expensive to attend than Manchester University for in-state tuition ($49,490.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.4% higher at SCI-Arc than Manchester University ($49,490.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than SCI-Arc ($18,024 vs. $19,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 25.7% lower than costs at Southern California Institute of Architecture ($10,694 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester 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 52% larger than aid received Manchester University ($43,364 vs. $28,535)
SCI-Arc vs. Manchester University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCI-Arc or Manchester University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manchester University or SCI-Arc .
- The average SAT score at Southern California Institute of Architecture (1116) is 103 points higher than at Manchester University (1013)
- Incoming SCI-Arc students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Manchester University (23)
- Accepted freshman SCI-Arc students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Manchester University (3.41)
- Manchester University has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than SCI-Arc (59.8%)
SCI-Arc vs. Manchester University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCI-Arc or Manchester 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 Manchester University and SCI-Arc.
- The graduation rate at SCI-Arc is higher than Manchester University (58% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Southern California Institute of Architecture earn on average $4,300 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $42,100)
- Manchester University students graduate with a $15,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($27,000 vs. $42,750)
- Manchester University graduates are paying $163 less per month on federal student loans than SCI-Arc graduates. ($279 vs. $442)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCI-Arc students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/