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Overview |
SCI-Arc | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 507 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #861 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sciarc.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCI-Arc | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,490 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,490 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,041 | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,364 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 30% | 66% |
Admission |
SCI-Arc | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 513 | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | 307 | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SCI-Arc | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCI-Arc | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,750 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $442 | $144 |
Diversity |
SCI-Arc | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 13% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 51% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
SCI-Arc | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 2% | ||
Campus |
SCI-Arc | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Monterey Bay is larger than than SCI-Arc based on total student enrollment (7,045 students vs. 507 students)
SCI-Arc vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCI-Arc or CSUMB?
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is 761.9% more expensive to attend than CSUMB 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 Monterey Bay ($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 Monterey Bay than SCI-Arc ($11,435 vs. $19,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern California Institute of Architecture are 21% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($13,440 vs. $16,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Monterey Bay than Southern California Institute of Architecture (66% vs. 30%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern California Institute of Architecture students is 398.3% larger than aid received California State University Monterey Bay ($43,364 vs. $8,702)
SCI-Arc vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCI-Arc or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or SCI-Arc .
- Accepted freshman SCI-Arc students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at CSUMB (3.45)
- CSUMB has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than SCI-Arc (59.8%)
SCI-Arc vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCI-Arc or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and SCI-Arc.
- The graduation rate at SCI-Arc is higher than California State University Monterey Bay (58% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Southern California Institute of Architecture earn on average $1,100 more per year than CSUMB graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $45,300)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $28,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($14,000 vs. $42,750)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $298 less per month on federal student loans than SCI-Arc graduates. ($144 vs. $442)
- More CSUMB 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/