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CUW UWM CMA Alverno College Mount Mary College Art Center College of Design Lake Forest College USC SNC| Southern California Institute of Architecture | Cardinal Stritch University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCI-Arc | Stritch | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 457 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1049 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sciarc.edu | stritch.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCI-Arc | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,964 | $34,744 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,964 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,555 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,514 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,500 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 25% | 0% |
Admission |
SCI-Arc | Stritch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 606 | - | ||
| Admitted | 501 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1010/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SCI-Arc | Stritch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCI-Arc | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $442 | $279 |
Diversity |
SCI-Arc | Stritch | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 13% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 51% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
SCI-Arc | Stritch | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 24% | ||
Campus |
SCI-Arc | Stritch | ||
| 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
- Cardinal Stritch University is larger than than SCI-Arc based on total student enrollment (1,332 students vs. 457 students)
SCI-Arc vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCI-Arc or Stritch?
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is 49.6% more expensive to attend than Stritch for in-state tuition ($51,964.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.6% higher at SCI-Arc than Cardinal Stritch University ($51,964.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 52.3% lower than costs at Southern California Institute of Architecture ($8,900 vs. $13,555)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern California Institute of Architecture than Cardinal Stritch University (25% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern California Institute of Architecture students is ?% larger than aid received Cardinal Stritch University ($45,500 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, SCI-Arc or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or SCI-Arc .
- The average SAT score at Southern California Institute of Architecture (1116) is 88 points higher than at Stritch (1028)
- Incoming SCI-Arc students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Stritch (22)
- Accepted freshman SCI-Arc students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Stritch (3.18)
SCI-Arc vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCI-Arc or Stritch? 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 Stritch and SCI-Arc.
- The graduation rate at SCI-Arc is higher than Cardinal Stritch University (58% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Cardinal Stritch University earn on average $6,100 more per year than SCI-Arc graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $46,400)
- Cardinal Stritch University students graduate with a $15,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($27,000 vs. $42,750)
- Stritch graduates are paying $163 less per month on federal student loans than SCI-Arc graduates. ($279 vs. $442)
- More SCI-Arc graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stritch students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/