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Overview |
Concordia University-Irvine | SCI-Arc | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,744 | 507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #472 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cui.edu | sciarc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Irvine | SCI-Arc | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,330 | $49,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,330 | $49,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,508 | $19,041 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,623 | $43,364 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 30% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Irvine | SCI-Arc | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,576 | 513 | ||
| Admitted | 2,467 | 307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Irvine | SCI-Arc | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Irvine | SCI-Arc | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,678 | $42,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $442 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Irvine | SCI-Arc | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 51% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 0% |
Students |
Concordia University-Irvine | SCI-Arc | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Irvine | SCI-Arc | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Irvine is larger than than SCI-Arc based on total student enrollment (3,744 students vs. 507 students)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. SCI-Arc Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Irvine or SCI-Arc?
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is 25.8% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Irvine for in-state tuition ($49,490.00 vs. $39,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.8% higher at SCI-Arc than Concordia University Irvine ($49,490.00 vs. $39,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern California Institute of Architecture than Concordia University-Irvine ($19,041 vs. $29,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Irvine are 5.2% lower than costs at Southern California Institute of Architecture ($12,770 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Irvine than Southern California Institute of Architecture (100% vs. 30%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern California Institute of Architecture students is 76.1% larger than aid received Concordia University Irvine ($43,364 vs. $24,623)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. SCI-Arc Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Irvine or SCI-Arc? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCI-Arc or Concordia University-Irvine .
- The average SAT score at Southern California Institute of Architecture (1116) is 87 points higher than at Concordia University-Irvine (1029)
- Incoming SCI-Arc students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Concordia University-Irvine (23)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Irvine students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at SCI-Arc (3.5)
- Concordia University-Irvine has a higher acceptance rate (69%) than SCI-Arc (59.8%)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. SCI-Arc Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Irvine 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 Concordia University-Irvine.
- The graduation rate at SCI-Arc is higher than Concordia University Irvine (58% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Irvine earn on average $1,900 more per year than SCI-Arc graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $46,400)
- Concordia University Irvine students graduate with a $20,072 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($22,678 vs. $42,750)
- Concordia University-Irvine graduates are paying $208 less per month on federal student loans than SCI-Arc graduates. ($234 vs. $442)
- More Concordia University-Irvine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCI-Arc students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/