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Overview |
SCI-Arc | Kings College | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 457 | 1,932 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #486 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sciarc.edu | kings.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCI-Arc | Kings College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,964 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,964 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,555 | $15,086 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,514 | $25,608 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,500 | $31,686 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 25% | 100% |
Admission |
SCI-Arc | Kings College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 606 | 3,206 | ||
| Admitted | 501 | 2,988 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.7% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1060/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
SCI-Arc | Kings College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCI-Arc | Kings College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $442 | $279 |
Diversity |
SCI-Arc | Kings College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 13% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 51% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
SCI-Arc | Kings College | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 21% | ||
Campus |
SCI-Arc | Kings College | ||
| 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
- King's College is larger than than SCI-Arc based on total student enrollment (1,932 students vs. 457 students)
SCI-Arc vs. Kings College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCI-Arc or Kings College?
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is 28.2% more expensive to attend than Kings College for in-state tuition ($51,964.00 vs. $40,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.2% higher at SCI-Arc than King's College ($51,964.00 vs. $40,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern California Institute of Architecture than Kings College ($21,514 vs. $25,608)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern California Institute of Architecture are 11.3% lower than costs at King's College ($13,555 vs. $15,086)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than Southern California Institute of Architecture (100% vs. 25%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern California Institute of Architecture students is 43.6% larger than aid received King's College ($45,500 vs. $31,686)
SCI-Arc vs. Kings College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCI-Arc or Kings College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kings College or SCI-Arc .
- Accepted freshman SCI-Arc students have at the same average high school GPA (3.5) as students at Kings College (3.5)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than SCI-Arc (82.7%)
SCI-Arc vs. Kings College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCI-Arc or Kings 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 Kings College and SCI-Arc.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than Southern California Institute of Architecture (63% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $7,800 more per year than SCI-Arc graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $46,400)
- King's College students graduate with a $15,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($27,000 vs. $42,750)
- Kings College graduates are paying $163 less per month on federal student loans than SCI-Arc graduates. ($279 vs. $442)
- More Kings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCI-Arc students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/