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Overview |
SCI-Arc | North Central College | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Naperville, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 507 | 2,695 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #340 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sciarc.edu | northcentralcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCI-Arc | North Central College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,490 | $42,866 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,490 | $42,866 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $11,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,041 | $25,285 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,364 | $30,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 30% | 100% |
Admission |
SCI-Arc | North Central College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 513 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 307 | 3,104 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 60.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SCI-Arc | North Central College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCI-Arc | North Central College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $442 | $258 |
Diversity |
SCI-Arc | North Central College | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 13% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 51% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
SCI-Arc | North Central College | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 11% | ||
Campus |
SCI-Arc | North Central 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
- North Central College is larger than than SCI-Arc based on total student enrollment (2,695 students vs. 507 students)
SCI-Arc vs. North Central College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCI-Arc or North Central College?
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is 15.5% more expensive to attend than North Central College for in-state tuition ($49,490.00 vs. $42,866.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at SCI-Arc than North Central College ($49,490.00 vs. $42,866.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern California Institute of Architecture than North Central College ($19,041 vs. $25,285)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Central College are 12% lower than costs at Southern California Institute of Architecture ($11,998 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Central College than Southern California Institute of Architecture (100% vs. 30%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern California Institute of Architecture students is 40.9% larger than aid received North Central College ($43,364 vs. $30,776)
SCI-Arc vs. North Central College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCI-Arc or North Central College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Central College or SCI-Arc .
- The average SAT score at North Central College (1125) is 9 points higher than at SCI-Arc (1116)
- Incoming SCI-Arc students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at North Central College (25)
- Accepted freshman North Central College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at SCI-Arc (3.5)
- North Central College has a higher acceptance rate (60.9%) than SCI-Arc (59.8%)
SCI-Arc vs. North Central College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCI-Arc or North Central 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 North Central College and SCI-Arc.
- The graduation rate at North Central College is higher than Southern California Institute of Architecture (64% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from North Central College earn on average $2,500 more per year than SCI-Arc graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $46,400)
- North Central College students graduate with a $17,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($25,000 vs. $42,750)
- North Central College graduates are paying $184 less per month on federal student loans than SCI-Arc graduates. ($258 vs. $442)
- More North Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCI-Arc students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/