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Schreiner University Concordia University-Texas UMHB UIW HSU Texas State Art Center College of Design Howard Payne University USC UTSA UH| Southern California Institute of Architecture | Texas Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCI-Arc | TLU | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 507 | 1,369 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #626 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sciarc.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCI-Arc | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,490 | $33,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,490 | $33,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $11,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,041 | $21,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,364 | $23,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 30% | 100% |
Admission |
SCI-Arc | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 513 | 1,835 | ||
| Admitted | 307 | 1,685 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCI-Arc | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $442 | $279 |
Diversity |
SCI-Arc | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 13% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 51% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
SCI-Arc | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 3% | ||
Campus |
SCI-Arc | TLU | ||
| 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
- Texas Lutheran University is larger than than SCI-Arc based on total student enrollment (1,369 students vs. 507 students)
SCI-Arc vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCI-Arc or TLU?
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is 48.6% more expensive to attend than TLU for in-state tuition ($49,490.00 vs. $33,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.6% higher at SCI-Arc than Texas Lutheran University ($49,490.00 vs. $33,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern California Institute of Architecture than TLU ($19,041 vs. $21,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Lutheran University are 18.6% lower than costs at Southern California Institute of Architecture ($11,330 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Lutheran 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 82.7% larger than aid received Texas Lutheran University ($43,364 vs. $23,729)
SCI-Arc vs. TLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCI-Arc or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or SCI-Arc .
- The average SAT score at Southern California Institute of Architecture (1116) is 110 points higher than at TLU (1006)
- Incoming SCI-Arc students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at TLU (21)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at SCI-Arc (3.5)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than SCI-Arc (59.8%)
SCI-Arc vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCI-Arc or TLU? 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 TLU and SCI-Arc.
- The graduation rate at SCI-Arc is higher than Texas Lutheran University (58% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $3,200 more per year than SCI-Arc graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $46,400)
- Texas Lutheran University students graduate with a $15,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($27,000 vs. $42,750)
- TLU graduates are paying $163 less per month on federal student loans than SCI-Arc graduates. ($279 vs. $442)
- More TLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCI-Arc students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/