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Overview |
SCI-Arc | Moravian College | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 457 | 2,658 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #218 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sciarc.edu | moravian.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCI-Arc | Moravian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,964 | $50,069 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,964 | $50,069 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,555 | $15,351 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,514 | $30,720 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,500 | $33,607 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 25% | 100% |
Admission |
SCI-Arc | Moravian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 606 | 5,115 | ||
| Admitted | 501 | 2,762 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.7% | 54% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1060/1230 | ||
| 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 | Moravian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCI-Arc | Moravian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $442 | $279 |
Diversity |
SCI-Arc | Moravian College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 13% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 51% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
SCI-Arc | Moravian College | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 30% | ||
Campus |
SCI-Arc | Moravian 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
- Moravian University is larger than than SCI-Arc based on total student enrollment (2,658 students vs. 457 students)
SCI-Arc vs. Moravian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCI-Arc or Moravian College?
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is 3.8% more expensive to attend than Moravian College for in-state tuition ($51,964.00 vs. $50,069.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at SCI-Arc than Moravian University ($51,964.00 vs. $50,069.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern California Institute of Architecture than Moravian College ($21,514 vs. $30,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern California Institute of Architecture are 13.2% lower than costs at Moravian University ($13,555 vs. $15,351)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Moravian University than Southern California Institute of Architecture (100% vs. 25%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern California Institute of Architecture students is 35.4% larger than aid received Moravian University ($45,500 vs. $33,607)
SCI-Arc vs. Moravian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCI-Arc or Moravian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Moravian College or SCI-Arc .
- The average SAT score at Southern California Institute of Architecture (1116) is 110 points higher than at Moravian College (1006)
- Incoming SCI-Arc students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Moravian College (21)
- Accepted freshman Moravian College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at SCI-Arc (3.5)
- SCI-Arc has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than Moravian College (54%)
SCI-Arc vs. Moravian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCI-Arc or Moravian 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 Moravian College and SCI-Arc.
- The graduation rate at Moravian College is higher than Southern California Institute of Architecture (76% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Moravian University earn on average $4,400 more per year than SCI-Arc graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $46,400)
- Moravian University students graduate with a $15,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($27,000 vs. $42,750)
- Moravian College graduates are paying $163 less per month on federal student loans than SCI-Arc graduates. ($279 vs. $442)
- More Moravian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCI-Arc students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/