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Boise State Idaho Art Center College of Design USC DUofC University of Portland SPU| Southern California Institute of Architecture | Northwest Nazarene University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCI-Arc | NNU | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Nampa, ID | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 507 | 1,778 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sciarc.edu | nnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCI-Arc | NNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,490 | $35,548 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,490 | $35,548 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,041 | $25,674 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,364 | $21,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 30% | 99% |
Admission |
SCI-Arc | NNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 513 | 3,394 | ||
| Admitted | 307 | 2,993 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 88.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 | NNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCI-Arc | NNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $442 | $268 |
Diversity |
SCI-Arc | NNU | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 13% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 51% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
SCI-Arc | NNU | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 42% | ||
Campus |
SCI-Arc | NNU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northwest Nazarene University is larger than than SCI-Arc based on total student enrollment (1,778 students vs. 507 students)
SCI-Arc vs. NNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCI-Arc or NNU?
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is 39.2% more expensive to attend than NNU for in-state tuition ($49,490.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.2% higher at SCI-Arc than Northwest Nazarene University ($49,490.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern California Institute of Architecture than NNU ($19,041 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 28% lower than costs at Southern California Institute of Architecture ($10,500 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Nazarene University than Southern California Institute of Architecture (99% vs. 30%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern California Institute of Architecture students is 102.5% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($43,364 vs. $21,411)
SCI-Arc vs. NNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCI-Arc or NNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NNU or SCI-Arc .
- The average SAT score at Southern California Institute of Architecture (1116) is 60 points higher than at NNU (1056)
- Incoming SCI-Arc students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at NNU (24)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at SCI-Arc (3.5)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than SCI-Arc (59.8%)
SCI-Arc vs. NNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCI-Arc or NNU? 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 NNU and SCI-Arc.
- The graduation rate at SCI-Arc is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (58% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Southern California Institute of Architecture earn on average $3,400 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $43,000)
- Northwest Nazarene University students graduate with a $16,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($26,000 vs. $42,750)
- NNU graduates are paying $174 less per month on federal student loans than SCI-Arc graduates. ($268 vs. $442)
- More NNU 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/