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Overview |
SCI-Arc | BC | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 507 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #676 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sciarc.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCI-Arc | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,490 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,490 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,041 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,364 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 30% | 100% |
Admission |
SCI-Arc | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 513 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 307 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SCI-Arc | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCI-Arc | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $442 | $279 |
Diversity |
SCI-Arc | BC | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 13% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 51% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
SCI-Arc | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 24% | ||
Campus |
SCI-Arc | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bridgewater College is larger than than SCI-Arc based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 507 students)
SCI-Arc vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCI-Arc or BC?
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is 27.6% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($49,490.00 vs. $38,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.6% higher at SCI-Arc than Bridgewater College ($49,490.00 vs. $38,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern California Institute of Architecture than BC ($19,041 vs. $19,332)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern California Institute of Architecture are 2.9% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($13,440 vs. $13,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Southern California Institute of Architecture (100% vs. 30%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern California Institute of Architecture students is 27% larger than aid received Bridgewater College ($43,364 vs. $34,142)
SCI-Arc vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCI-Arc or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or SCI-Arc .
- The average SAT score at Southern California Institute of Architecture (1116) is 82 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming SCI-Arc students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at BC (24)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at SCI-Arc (3.5)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than SCI-Arc (59.8%)
SCI-Arc vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCI-Arc or BC? 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 BC and SCI-Arc.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Southern California Institute of Architecture (59% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Southern California Institute of Architecture earn on average $3,300 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $43,100)
- Bridgewater College students graduate with a $15,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($27,000 vs. $42,750)
- BC graduates are paying $163 less per month on federal student loans than SCI-Arc graduates. ($279 vs. $442)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCI-Arc students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/