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Overview |
SCI-Arc | McMurry University | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 507 | 1,237 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #734 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sciarc.edu | mcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCI-Arc | McMurry University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,490 | $29,972 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,490 | $29,972 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $9,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,041 | $18,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,364 | $23,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 30% | 100% |
Admission |
SCI-Arc | McMurry University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 513 | 2,345 | ||
| Admitted | 307 | 1,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 56.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1040/1230 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
SCI-Arc | McMurry University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCI-Arc | McMurry University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,750 | $26,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $442 | $277 |
Diversity |
SCI-Arc | McMurry University | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 13% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 51% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
SCI-Arc | McMurry University | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 3% | ||
Campus |
SCI-Arc | McMurry 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
- McMurry University is larger than than SCI-Arc based on total student enrollment (1,237 students vs. 507 students)
SCI-Arc vs. McMurry University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCI-Arc or McMurry University?
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is 65.1% more expensive to attend than McMurry University for in-state tuition ($49,490.00 vs. $29,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.1% higher at SCI-Arc than McMurry University ($49,490.00 vs. $29,972.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McMurry University than SCI-Arc ($18,757 vs. $19,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McMurry University are 45.3% lower than costs at Southern California Institute of Architecture ($9,250 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McMurry 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 84.2% larger than aid received McMurry University ($43,364 vs. $23,537)
SCI-Arc vs. McMurry University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCI-Arc or McMurry University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry University or SCI-Arc .
- The average SAT score at Southern California Institute of Architecture (1116) is 229 points higher than at McMurry University (887)
- Incoming SCI-Arc students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at McMurry University (19)
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at SCI-Arc (3.5)
- SCI-Arc has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than McMurry University (56.5%)
SCI-Arc vs. McMurry University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCI-Arc or McMurry 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 McMurry University and SCI-Arc.
- The graduation rate at SCI-Arc is higher than McMurry University (58% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Southern California Institute of Architecture earn on average $2,700 more per year than McMurry University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $43,700)
- McMurry University students graduate with a $15,926 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($26,824 vs. $42,750)
- McMurry University graduates are paying $165 less per month on federal student loans than SCI-Arc graduates. ($277 vs. $442)
- More SCI-Arc graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McMurry University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/