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USD UCSD UC Riverside Cal State Fullerton Cal Poly Cal State Long Beach UCSC San Francisco State UCSB ASU San Jose State UCLA| San Diego State University | Southern California Institute of Architecture | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
San Diego State | SCI-Arc | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,241 | 457 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #337 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sdsu.edu | sciarc.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Diego State | SCI-Arc | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $51,964 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $51,964 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,630 | $13,555 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,500 | $21,514 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,459 | $45,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 25% |
Admission |
San Diego State | SCI-Arc | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 82,800 | 606 | ||
| Admitted | 28,517 | 501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.4% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 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 | Nov 30, 2025 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
San Diego State | SCI-Arc | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Diego State | SCI-Arc | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,349 | $42,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $158 | $442 |
Diversity |
San Diego State | SCI-Arc | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 51% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
San Diego State | SCI-Arc | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 14% | ||
Campus |
San Diego State | SCI-Arc | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- San Diego State University is larger than than SCI-Arc based on total student enrollment (39,241 students vs. 457 students)
San Diego State vs. SCI-Arc Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Diego State or SCI-Arc?
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is 805% more expensive to attend than San Diego State for in-state tuition ($51,964.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 194.9% higher at SCI-Arc than San Diego State University ($51,964.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Diego State University than SCI-Arc ($19,500 vs. $21,514)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern California Institute of Architecture are 59.6% lower than costs at San Diego State University ($13,555 vs. $21,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at San Diego State University than Southern California Institute of Architecture (94% vs. 25%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern California Institute of Architecture students is 733.5% larger than aid received San Diego State University ($45,500 vs. $5,459)
San Diego State vs. SCI-Arc Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Diego State or SCI-Arc? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCI-Arc or San Diego State .
- The average SAT score at San Diego State University (1130) is 14 points higher than at SCI-Arc (1116)
- Incoming SCI-Arc students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at San Diego State (25)
- Accepted freshman San Diego State students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at SCI-Arc (3.5)
- SCI-Arc has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than San Diego State (34.4%)
San Diego State vs. SCI-Arc Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Diego State 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 San Diego State.
- The graduation rate at San Diego State is higher than Southern California Institute of Architecture (66% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from San Diego State University earn on average $7,000 more per year than SCI-Arc graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $46,400)
- San Diego State University students graduate with a $27,401 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($15,349 vs. $42,750)
- San Diego State graduates are paying $284 less per month on federal student loans than SCI-Arc graduates. ($158 vs. $442)
- More San Diego State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCI-Arc students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/