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Overview |
Azusa Pacific University | SCI-Arc | ||
| Location | Azusa, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,169 | 507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #268 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | apu.edu | sciarc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Azusa Pacific University | SCI-Arc | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,650 | $49,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,650 | $49,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,222 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,666 | $19,041 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,474 | $43,364 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 30% |
Admission |
Azusa Pacific University | SCI-Arc | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,438 | 513 | ||
| Admitted | 2,991 | 307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Azusa Pacific University | SCI-Arc | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Azusa Pacific University | SCI-Arc | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $42,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $442 |
Diversity |
Azusa Pacific University | SCI-Arc | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 51% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Azusa Pacific University | SCI-Arc | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Azusa Pacific University | SCI-Arc | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Azusa Pacific University is larger than than SCI-Arc based on total student enrollment (7,169 students vs. 507 students)
Azusa Pacific University vs. SCI-Arc Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Azusa Pacific University or SCI-Arc?
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is 18.8% more expensive to attend than Azusa Pacific University for in-state tuition ($49,490.00 vs. $41,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.8% higher at SCI-Arc than Azusa Pacific University ($49,490.00 vs. $41,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern California Institute of Architecture than Azusa Pacific University ($19,041 vs. $26,666)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Azusa Pacific University are 45.7% lower than costs at Southern California Institute of Architecture ($9,222 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Azusa Pacific University than Southern California Institute of Architecture (99% vs. 30%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern California Institute of Architecture students is 57.8% larger than aid received Azusa Pacific University ($43,364 vs. $27,474)
Azusa Pacific University vs. SCI-Arc Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Azusa Pacific University or SCI-Arc? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCI-Arc or Azusa Pacific University .
- The average SAT score at Southern California Institute of Architecture (1116) is 36 points higher than at Azusa Pacific University (1080)
- Incoming SCI-Arc students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Azusa Pacific University (24)
- Accepted freshman Azusa Pacific University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at SCI-Arc (3.5)
- Azusa Pacific University has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than SCI-Arc (59.8%)
Azusa Pacific University vs. SCI-Arc Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Azusa Pacific University or SCI-Arc? 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 SCI-Arc and Azusa Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at Azusa Pacific University is higher than Southern California Institute of Architecture (63% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Azusa Pacific University earn on average $7,800 more per year than SCI-Arc graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $46,400)
- Azusa Pacific University students graduate with a $20,250 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($22,500 vs. $42,750)
- Azusa Pacific University graduates are paying $210 less per month on federal student loans than SCI-Arc graduates. ($232 vs. $442)
- More Azusa Pacific University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCI-Arc students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/