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Overview |
SCI-Arc | Multnomah Bible College | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 457 | 532 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sciarc.edu | multnomah.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCI-Arc | Multnomah Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,964 | $29,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,964 | $29,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,555 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,514 | $23,072 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,500 | $18,214 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 25% | 100% |
Admission |
SCI-Arc | Multnomah Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 606 | 317 | ||
| Admitted | 501 | 158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.7% | 49.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7% | 36.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
SCI-Arc | Multnomah Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCI-Arc | Multnomah Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,750 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $442 | $219 |
Diversity |
SCI-Arc | Multnomah Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 13% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 51% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
SCI-Arc | Multnomah Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 67% | ||
Campus |
SCI-Arc | Multnomah Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Multnomah University is larger than than SCI-Arc based on total student enrollment (532 students vs. 457 students)
SCI-Arc vs. Multnomah Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCI-Arc or Multnomah Bible College?
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is 75.8% more expensive to attend than Multnomah Bible College for in-state tuition ($51,964.00 vs. $29,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.8% higher at SCI-Arc than Multnomah University ($51,964.00 vs. $29,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern California Institute of Architecture than Multnomah Bible College ($21,514 vs. $23,072)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Multnomah University are 23.2% lower than costs at Southern California Institute of Architecture ($11,000 vs. $13,555)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Multnomah 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 149.8% larger than aid received Multnomah University ($45,500 vs. $18,214)
SCI-Arc vs. Multnomah Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCI-Arc or Multnomah Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Multnomah Bible College or SCI-Arc .
- Accepted freshman SCI-Arc students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Multnomah Bible College (3.25)
- SCI-Arc has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than Multnomah Bible College (49.8%)
SCI-Arc vs. Multnomah Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCI-Arc or Multnomah 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 Multnomah Bible College and SCI-Arc.
- The graduation rate at SCI-Arc is higher than Multnomah University (58% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Southern California Institute of Architecture earn on average $11,200 more per year than Multnomah Bible College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $35,200)
- Multnomah University students graduate with a $21,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($21,250 vs. $42,750)
- Multnomah Bible College graduates are paying $223 less per month on federal student loans than SCI-Arc graduates. ($219 vs. $442)
- More Multnomah Bible 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/