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Overview |
SCI-Arc | Bellarmine University | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 457 | 2,993 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sciarc.edu | bellarmine.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCI-Arc | Bellarmine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,964 | $45,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,964 | $45,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,555 | $10,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,514 | $24,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,500 | $35,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 25% | 100% |
Admission |
SCI-Arc | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 606 | 3,462 | ||
| Admitted | 501 | 3,240 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.7% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1075/1243 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
SCI-Arc | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCI-Arc | Bellarmine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $50,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $442 | $258 |
Diversity |
SCI-Arc | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 13% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 51% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
SCI-Arc | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 26% | ||
Campus |
SCI-Arc | Bellarmine University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bellarmine University is larger than than SCI-Arc based on total student enrollment (2,993 students vs. 457 students)
SCI-Arc vs. Bellarmine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCI-Arc or Bellarmine University?
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is 15% more expensive to attend than Bellarmine University for in-state tuition ($51,964.00 vs. $45,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15% higher at SCI-Arc than Bellarmine University ($51,964.00 vs. $45,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern California Institute of Architecture than Bellarmine University ($21,514 vs. $24,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 32.2% lower than costs at Southern California Institute of Architecture ($10,250 vs. $13,555)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine 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 26.6% larger than aid received Bellarmine University ($45,500 vs. $35,954)
SCI-Arc vs. Bellarmine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCI-Arc or Bellarmine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bellarmine University or SCI-Arc .
- The average SAT score at Bellarmine University (1120) is 4 points higher than at SCI-Arc (1116)
- Incoming SCI-Arc students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Bellarmine University (25)
- Accepted freshman SCI-Arc students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Bellarmine University (3.42)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than SCI-Arc (82.7%)
SCI-Arc vs. Bellarmine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCI-Arc or Bellarmine University? 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 Bellarmine University and SCI-Arc.
- The graduation rate at Bellarmine University is higher than Southern California Institute of Architecture (66% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Bellarmine University earn on average $3,900 more per year than SCI-Arc graduates after ten years. ($50,300 vs. $46,400)
- Bellarmine University students graduate with a $17,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($25,000 vs. $42,750)
- Bellarmine University graduates are paying $184 less per month on federal student loans than SCI-Arc graduates. ($258 vs. $442)
- More Bellarmine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCI-Arc students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/