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Overview |
SCI-Arc | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 507 | 206 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sciarc.edu | emmaus.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCI-Arc | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,490 | $19,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,490 | $19,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $9,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,041 | $15,521 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,364 | $14,856 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 30% | 100% |
Admission |
SCI-Arc | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 513 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 307 | 70 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 100%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 61.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1100/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SCI-Arc | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCI-Arc | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,750 | $15,509 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $442 | $160 |
Diversity |
SCI-Arc | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 13% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 51% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
SCI-Arc | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 53% | ||
Campus |
SCI-Arc | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is larger than than Emmaus Bible College based on total student enrollment (507 students vs. 206 students)
SCI-Arc vs. Emmaus Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCI-Arc or Emmaus Bible College?
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is 149.9% more expensive to attend than Emmaus Bible College for in-state tuition ($49,490.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 149.9% higher at SCI-Arc than Emmaus Bible College ($49,490.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emmaus Bible College than SCI-Arc ($15,521 vs. $19,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emmaus Bible College are 48.5% lower than costs at Southern California Institute of Architecture ($9,050 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emmaus Bible 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 191.9% larger than aid received Emmaus Bible College ($43,364 vs. $14,856)
SCI-Arc vs. Emmaus Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCI-Arc or Emmaus Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emmaus Bible College or SCI-Arc .
- The average SAT score at Southern California Institute of Architecture (1116) is 47 points higher than at Emmaus Bible College (1069)
- Incoming SCI-Arc students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Emmaus Bible College (23)
- Accepted freshman Emmaus Bible College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at SCI-Arc (3.5)
- Emmaus Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than SCI-Arc (59.8%)
SCI-Arc vs. Emmaus Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCI-Arc or Emmaus Bible College? 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 Emmaus Bible College and SCI-Arc.
- The graduation rate at SCI-Arc is higher than Emmaus Bible College (58% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Southern California Institute of Architecture earn on average $14,700 more per year than Emmaus Bible College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $31,700)
- Emmaus Bible College students graduate with a $27,241 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($15,509 vs. $42,750)
- Emmaus Bible College graduates are paying $282 less per month on federal student loans than SCI-Arc graduates. ($160 vs. $442)
- More Emmaus Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCI-Arc students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/