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California State University-Northridge CSUMB CSU CSUDH California State University-San Marcos Cal State East Bay San Francisco State Sonoma State University California State University-San Bernardino CSU Bakersfield UC Merced Cal State LA| Southern California Institute of Architecture | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCI-Arc | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 507 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sciarc.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCI-Arc | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,490 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,490 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,041 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,364 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 30% | 72% |
Admission |
SCI-Arc | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 513 | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | 307 | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | |||
| 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, 2025 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
SCI-Arc | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCI-Arc | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,750 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $442 | $156 |
Diversity |
SCI-Arc | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 13% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 51% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
SCI-Arc | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 1% | ||
Campus |
SCI-Arc | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| 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
- California State University Channel Islands is larger than than SCI-Arc based on total student enrollment (6,128 students vs. 507 students)
SCI-Arc vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCI-Arc or CSU Channel Islands?
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is 761.9% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($49,490.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 180.8% higher at SCI-Arc than California State University Channel Islands ($49,490.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Channel Islands than SCI-Arc ($13,540 vs. $19,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern California Institute of Architecture are 21.3% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($13,440 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Channel Islands than Southern California Institute of Architecture (72% vs. 30%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern California Institute of Architecture students is 360.7% larger than aid received California State University Channel Islands ($43,364 vs. $9,412)
SCI-Arc vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCI-Arc or CSU Channel Islands? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Channel Islands or SCI-Arc .
- Accepted freshman SCI-Arc students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at CSU Channel Islands (3.22)
- CSU Channel Islands has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than SCI-Arc (59.8%)
SCI-Arc vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCI-Arc or CSU Channel Islands? 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 CSU Channel Islands and SCI-Arc.
- The graduation rate at SCI-Arc is higher than California State University Channel Islands (58% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Southern California Institute of Architecture earn on average $300 more per year than CSU Channel Islands graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $46,100)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $27,567 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($15,183 vs. $42,750)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $286 less per month on federal student loans than SCI-Arc graduates. ($156 vs. $442)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCI-Arc students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/