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Overview |
SCI-Arc | SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Oakland, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 507 | 662 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sciarc.edu | sum.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCI-Arc | SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,490 | $9,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,490 | $9,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $7,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,041 | $19,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,364 | $6,083 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 30% | 62% |
Admission |
SCI-Arc | SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 513 | 103 | ||
| Admitted | 307 | 86 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 87.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SCI-Arc | SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCI-Arc | SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,750 | $29,804 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $442 | $308 |
Diversity |
SCI-Arc | SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 13% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 51% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
SCI-Arc | SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 26% | ||
Campus |
SCI-Arc | SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary is larger than than SCI-Arc based on total student enrollment (662 students vs. 507 students)
SCI-Arc vs. SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCI-Arc or SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary?
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is 415.5% more expensive to attend than SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary for in-state tuition ($49,490.00 vs. $9,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 415.5% higher at SCI-Arc than SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary ($49,490.00 vs. $9,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern California Institute of Architecture than SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary ($19,041 vs. $19,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary are 82.1% lower than costs at Southern California Institute of Architecture ($7,380 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary than Southern California Institute of Architecture (62% vs. 30%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern California Institute of Architecture students is 612.9% larger than aid received SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary ($43,364 vs. $6,083)
SCI-Arc vs. SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCI-Arc or SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary or SCI-Arc .
- SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than SCI-Arc (59.8%)
SCI-Arc vs. SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCI-Arc or SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary? 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 SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary and SCI-Arc.
- The graduation rate at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary is higher than Southern California Institute of Architecture (100% vs. 58%)
- SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary students graduate with a $12,946 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($29,804 vs. $42,750)
- SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than SCI-Arc graduates. ($308 vs. $442)
- More SCI-Arc graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/