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Milikin St. Ambrose University ISU Art Center College of Design USC CULVER Eureka College Western Illinois University Loras College Illinois| Southern California Institute of Architecture | Monmouth College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCI-Arc | Monmouth College | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Monmouth, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 457 | 727 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sciarc.edu | monmouthcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCI-Arc | Monmouth College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,964 | $43,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,964 | $43,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,555 | $11,116 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,514 | $19,088 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,500 | $36,405 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 25% | 100% |
Admission |
SCI-Arc | Monmouth College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 606 | 1,614 | ||
| Admitted | 501 | 1,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.7% | 86.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1010/1230 | ||
| 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 | Monmouth College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCI-Arc | Monmouth College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $442 | $279 |
Diversity |
SCI-Arc | Monmouth College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 13% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 51% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
SCI-Arc | Monmouth College | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 22% | ||
Campus |
SCI-Arc | Monmouth College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Monmouth College is larger than than SCI-Arc based on total student enrollment (727 students vs. 457 students)
SCI-Arc vs. Monmouth College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCI-Arc or Monmouth College?
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is 20% more expensive to attend than Monmouth College for in-state tuition ($51,964.00 vs. $43,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at SCI-Arc than Monmouth College ($51,964.00 vs. $43,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Monmouth College than SCI-Arc ($19,088 vs. $21,514)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Monmouth College are 21.9% lower than costs at Southern California Institute of Architecture ($11,116 vs. $13,555)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Monmouth 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 25% larger than aid received Monmouth College ($45,500 vs. $36,405)
SCI-Arc vs. Monmouth College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCI-Arc or Monmouth College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Monmouth College or SCI-Arc .
- The average SAT score at Southern California Institute of Architecture (1116) is 46 points higher than at Monmouth College (1070)
- Incoming SCI-Arc students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Monmouth College (23)
- Accepted freshman SCI-Arc students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Monmouth College (3.49)
- Monmouth College has a higher acceptance rate (86.6%) than SCI-Arc (82.7%)
SCI-Arc vs. Monmouth College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCI-Arc or Monmouth 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 Monmouth College and SCI-Arc.
- The graduation rate at SCI-Arc is higher than Monmouth College (58% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Southern California Institute of Architecture earn on average $400 more per year than Monmouth College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $46,000)
- Monmouth College students graduate with a $15,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($27,000 vs. $42,750)
- Monmouth College graduates are paying $163 less per month on federal student loans than SCI-Arc graduates. ($279 vs. $442)
- More Monmouth College 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/