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Overview |
SCI-Arc | OWU | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 507 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sciarc.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCI-Arc | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,490 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,490 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,041 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,364 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 30% | 100% |
Admission |
SCI-Arc | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 513 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 307 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1123/1358 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SCI-Arc | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCI-Arc | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $442 | $279 |
Diversity |
SCI-Arc | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 13% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 51% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
SCI-Arc | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 27% | ||
Campus |
SCI-Arc | OWU | ||
| 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
- Ohio Wesleyan University is larger than than SCI-Arc based on total student enrollment (1,410 students vs. 507 students)
SCI-Arc vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCI-Arc or OWU?
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is 0.5% more expensive to attend than OWU for in-state tuition ($49,490.00 vs. $49,262.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at SCI-Arc than Ohio Wesleyan University ($49,490.00 vs. $49,262.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern California Institute of Architecture than OWU ($19,041 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern California Institute of Architecture are 2.3% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($13,440 vs. $13,745)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan 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 18% larger than aid received Ohio Wesleyan University ($43,364 vs. $36,757)
SCI-Arc vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCI-Arc or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or SCI-Arc .
- Accepted freshman OWU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at SCI-Arc (3.5)
- SCI-Arc has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than OWU (52.2%)
SCI-Arc vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCI-Arc or OWU? 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 OWU and SCI-Arc.
- The graduation rate at OWU is higher than Southern California Institute of Architecture (61% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $3,200 more per year than SCI-Arc graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $46,400)
- Ohio Wesleyan University students graduate with a $15,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($27,000 vs. $42,750)
- OWU graduates are paying $163 less per month on federal student loans than SCI-Arc graduates. ($279 vs. $442)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCI-Arc students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/