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Franciscan Nova FGCU UT BAC Art Center College of Design Florida Southern Flagler University of St Thomas USC OSU Colorado State| Southern California Institute of Architecture | Ave Maria University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCI-Arc | AMU | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 457 | 1,335 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sciarc.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCI-Arc | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,964 | $26,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,964 | $26,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,555 | $14,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,514 | $23,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,500 | $19,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 25% | 100% |
Admission |
SCI-Arc | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 606 | 2,448 | ||
| Admitted | 501 | 1,097 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.7% | 44.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7% | 29% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1018/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
SCI-Arc | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCI-Arc | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,750 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $442 | $231 |
Diversity |
SCI-Arc | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 13% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 51% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 13% |
Students |
SCI-Arc | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 66% | ||
Campus |
SCI-Arc | AMU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ave Maria University is larger than than SCI-Arc based on total student enrollment (1,335 students vs. 457 students)
SCI-Arc vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCI-Arc or AMU?
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is 93% more expensive to attend than AMU for in-state tuition ($51,964.00 vs. $26,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93% higher at SCI-Arc than Ave Maria University ($51,964.00 vs. $26,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern California Institute of Architecture than AMU ($21,514 vs. $23,515)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern California Institute of Architecture are 4.2% lower than costs at Ave Maria University ($13,555 vs. $14,125)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ave Maria University than Southern California Institute of Architecture (100% vs. 25%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern California Institute of Architecture students is 127.9% larger than aid received Ave Maria University ($45,500 vs. $19,967)
SCI-Arc vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCI-Arc or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or SCI-Arc .
- The average SAT score at Southern California Institute of Architecture (1116) is 18 points higher than at AMU (1098)
- Incoming SCI-Arc students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at AMU (24)
- Accepted freshman AMU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at SCI-Arc (3.5)
- SCI-Arc has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than AMU (44.8%)
SCI-Arc vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCI-Arc or AMU? 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 AMU and SCI-Arc.
- The graduation rate at SCI-Arc is higher than Ave Maria University (58% vs. 41%)
- Ave Maria University students graduate with a $20,322 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($22,428 vs. $42,750)
- AMU graduates are paying $211 less per month on federal student loans than SCI-Arc graduates. ($231 vs. $442)
- More SCI-Arc graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/