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Harding University Abilene Christian University ORU Art Center College of Design Oklahoma City University OBU USC Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UCO-Central SCAD LeTourneau University| Southern California Institute of Architecture | Oklahoma Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCI-Arc | OC | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 507 | 2,537 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #824 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sciarc.edu | oc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCI-Arc | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,490 | $24,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,490 | $24,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $8,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,041 | $20,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,364 | $17,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 30% | 98% |
Admission |
SCI-Arc | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 513 | 1,634 | ||
| Admitted | 307 | 1,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
SCI-Arc | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCI-Arc | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,750 | $23,652 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $442 | $244 |
Diversity |
SCI-Arc | OC | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 13% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 51% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
SCI-Arc | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 39% | ||
Campus |
SCI-Arc | OC | ||
| 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
- Oklahoma Christian University is larger than than SCI-Arc based on total student enrollment (2,537 students vs. 507 students)
SCI-Arc vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCI-Arc or OC?
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is 101.6% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($49,490.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.6% higher at SCI-Arc than Oklahoma Christian University ($49,490.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern California Institute of Architecture than OC ($19,041 vs. $20,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 62.3% lower than costs at Southern California Institute of Architecture ($8,280 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma Christian University than Southern California Institute of Architecture (98% vs. 30%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern California Institute of Architecture students is 146.4% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($43,364 vs. $17,601)
SCI-Arc vs. OC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCI-Arc or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or SCI-Arc .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Christian University (1118) is 2 points higher than at SCI-Arc (1116)
- Incoming SCI-Arc students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at OC (25)
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at SCI-Arc (3.5)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than SCI-Arc (59.8%)
SCI-Arc vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCI-Arc or OC? 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 OC and SCI-Arc.
- The graduation rate at SCI-Arc is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (58% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Southern California Institute of Architecture earn on average $4,600 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $19,098 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($23,652 vs. $42,750)
- OC graduates are paying $198 less per month on federal student loans than SCI-Arc graduates. ($244 vs. $442)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCI-Arc students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/