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Marquette University BLC Carthage Art Center College of Design MLC USC Carroll University Benedictine University Lewis University SNC| Southern California Institute of Architecture | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCI-Arc | WLC | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 507 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #532 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sciarc.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCI-Arc | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,490 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,490 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,041 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,364 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 30% | 100% |
Admission |
SCI-Arc | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 513 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 307 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1038/1243 | ||
| 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 | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCI-Arc | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $442 | $258 |
Diversity |
SCI-Arc | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 13% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 51% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
SCI-Arc | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 33% | ||
Campus |
SCI-Arc | WLC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is larger than than SCI-Arc based on total student enrollment (1,086 students vs. 507 students)
SCI-Arc vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCI-Arc or WLC?
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is 49% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($49,490.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49% higher at SCI-Arc than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($49,490.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern California Institute of Architecture than WLC ($19,041 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 18.1% lower than costs at Southern California Institute of Architecture ($11,380 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wisconsin Lutheran 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 87.5% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($43,364 vs. $23,128)
SCI-Arc vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCI-Arc or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or SCI-Arc .
- The average SAT score at Southern California Institute of Architecture (1116) is 15 points higher than at WLC (1101)
- Incoming SCI-Arc students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman WLC students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at SCI-Arc (3.5)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than SCI-Arc (59.8%)
SCI-Arc vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCI-Arc or WLC? 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 WLC and SCI-Arc.
- The graduation rate at WLC is higher than Southern California Institute of Architecture (63% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Southern California Institute of Architecture earn on average $3,400 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $17,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($25,000 vs. $42,750)
- WLC graduates are paying $184 less per month on federal student loans than SCI-Arc graduates. ($258 vs. $442)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCI-Arc students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/