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Art Center College of Design ASU USC| Southern California Institute of Architecture | Paine College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCI-Arc | Paine College | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Augusta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 507 | 310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sciarc.edu | paine.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCI-Arc | Paine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,490 | $12,706 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,490 | $12,706 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $7,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,041 | $15,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,364 | $11,755 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 30% | 100% |
Admission |
SCI-Arc | Paine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 513 | 3,302 | ||
| Admitted | 307 | 1,701 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 51.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 5.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 2.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 776/976 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SCI-Arc | Paine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCI-Arc | Paine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $28,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,750 | $35,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $442 | $369 |
Diversity |
SCI-Arc | Paine College | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 89% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 51% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
SCI-Arc | Paine College | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 28% | ||
Campus |
SCI-Arc | Paine College | ||
| 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
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is larger than than Paine College based on total student enrollment (507 students vs. 310 students)
SCI-Arc vs. Paine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCI-Arc or Paine College?
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is 289.5% more expensive to attend than Paine College for in-state tuition ($49,490.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 289.5% higher at SCI-Arc than Paine College ($49,490.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paine College than SCI-Arc ($15,877 vs. $19,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paine College are 78.9% lower than costs at Southern California Institute of Architecture ($7,512 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paine College than Southern California Institute of Architecture (100% vs. 30%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern California Institute of Architecture students is 268.9% larger than aid received Paine College ($43,364 vs. $11,755)
SCI-Arc vs. Paine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCI-Arc or Paine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paine College or SCI-Arc .
- The average SAT score at Southern California Institute of Architecture (1116) is 367 points higher than at Paine College (749)
- Incoming SCI-Arc students have a 11 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Paine College (16)
- Accepted freshman SCI-Arc students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Paine College (2.81)
- SCI-Arc has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than Paine College (51.5%)
SCI-Arc vs. Paine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCI-Arc or Paine College? 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 Paine College and SCI-Arc.
- The graduation rate at SCI-Arc is higher than Paine College (58% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Southern California Institute of Architecture earn on average $18,000 more per year than Paine College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $28,400)
- Paine College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($35,750 vs. $42,750)
- Paine College graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than SCI-Arc graduates. ($369 vs. $442)
- More SCI-Arc graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paine College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/