SCI-Arc vs. University of Lynchburg

Southern California Institute of Architecture vs. University of Lynchburg comparison

	Southern California Institute of Architecture	University of Lynchburg	College 3	College 4
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Overview	SCI-Arc	University of Lynchburg
Location	Los Angeles, CA	Lynchburg, VA
Setting	Large City	Small City
Enrollment	507	2,394
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking		#586
Religious Affiliation	-	Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	sciarc.edu	lynchburg.edu
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Comparable Facts

• University of Lynchburg is larger than than SCI-Arc based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 507 students)

SCI-Arc vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, SCI-Arc or University of Lynchburg?

• Southern California Institute of Architecture is 43.4% more expensive to attend than University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($49,490.00 vs. $34,500.00)
• Out of state tuition is 43.4% higher at SCI-Arc than University of Lynchburg ($49,490.00 vs. $34,500.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern California Institute of Architecture than University of Lynchburg ($19,041 vs. $23,256)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Lynchburg are 2.9% lower than costs at Southern California Institute of Architecture ($13,060 vs. $13,440)
• More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than Southern California Institute of Architecture (100% vs. 30%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Southern California Institute of Architecture students is 79.7% larger than aid received University of Lynchburg ($43,364 vs. $24,138)

SCI-Arc vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, SCI-Arc or University of Lynchburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Lynchburg or SCI-Arc .

• The average SAT score at Southern California Institute of Architecture (1116) is 102 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
• Incoming SCI-Arc students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Lynchburg (22)
• Accepted freshman University of Lynchburg students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at SCI-Arc (3.5)
• University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than SCI-Arc (59.8%)

SCI-Arc vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, SCI-Arc or University of Lynchburg? 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 University of Lynchburg and SCI-Arc.

• The graduation rate at SCI-Arc is higher than University of Lynchburg (58% vs. 52%)
• Graduates of Southern California Institute of Architecture and University of Lynchburg have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($46,400 vs. $46,400)
• University of Lynchburg students graduate with a $15,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($27,000 vs. $42,750)
• University of Lynchburg graduates are paying $163 less per month on federal student loans than SCI-Arc graduates. ($279 vs. $442)
• More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCI-Arc students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 62%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/