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Art Center College of Design USC Liberty University| Southern California Institute of Architecture | Piedmont International University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCI-Arc | Piedmont International University | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 507 | 691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sciarc.edu | pbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCI-Arc | Piedmont International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,490 | $8,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,490 | $8,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $6,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,041 | $15,119 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,364 | $6,206 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 30% | 84% |
Admission |
SCI-Arc | Piedmont International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 513 | 219 | ||
| Admitted | 307 | 53 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 24.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 77.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 15/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 770/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
SCI-Arc | Piedmont International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCI-Arc | Piedmont International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $35,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,750 | $11,326 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $442 | $117 |
Diversity |
SCI-Arc | Piedmont International University | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 13% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 51% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
SCI-Arc | Piedmont International University | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | - | ||
Campus |
SCI-Arc | Piedmont International University | ||
| 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
- Piedmont International University is larger than than SCI-Arc based on total student enrollment (691 students vs. 507 students)
SCI-Arc vs. Piedmont International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCI-Arc or Piedmont International University?
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is 459.2% more expensive to attend than Piedmont International University for in-state tuition ($49,490.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 459.2% higher at SCI-Arc than Piedmont International University ($49,490.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont International University than SCI-Arc ($15,119 vs. $19,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont International University are 109.7% lower than costs at Southern California Institute of Architecture ($6,410 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Piedmont International University than Southern California Institute of Architecture (84% vs. 30%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern California Institute of Architecture students is 598.7% larger than aid received Piedmont International University ($43,364 vs. $6,206)
SCI-Arc vs. Piedmont International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCI-Arc or Piedmont International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Piedmont International University or SCI-Arc .
- The average SAT score at Southern California Institute of Architecture (1116) is 218 points higher than at Piedmont International University (898)
- Incoming SCI-Arc students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Piedmont International University (19)
- Accepted freshman SCI-Arc students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Piedmont International University (3.07)
- SCI-Arc has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than Piedmont International University (24.2%)
SCI-Arc vs. Piedmont International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCI-Arc or Piedmont International 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 Piedmont International University and SCI-Arc.
- The graduation rate at SCI-Arc is higher than Piedmont International University (58% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Southern California Institute of Architecture earn on average $11,100 more per year than Piedmont International University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $35,300)
- Piedmont International University students graduate with a $31,424 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($11,326 vs. $42,750)
- Piedmont International University graduates are paying $325 less per month on federal student loans than SCI-Arc graduates. ($117 vs. $442)
- More Piedmont International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCI-Arc students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/