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Overview |
SCI-Arc | NCU | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 507 | 699 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sciarc.edu | nwcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCI-Arc | NCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,490 | $33,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,490 | $33,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $10,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,041 | $23,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,364 | $20,642 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 30% | 99% |
Admission |
SCI-Arc | NCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 513 | 552 | ||
| Admitted | 307 | 369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1140/1215 | ||
| 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 | NCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCI-Arc | NCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,750 | $23,731 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $442 | $245 |
Diversity |
SCI-Arc | NCU | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 13% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 51% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
SCI-Arc | NCU | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 35% | ||
Campus |
SCI-Arc | NCU | ||
| 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
- Northwest Christian University is larger than than SCI-Arc based on total student enrollment (699 students vs. 507 students)
SCI-Arc vs. NCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCI-Arc or NCU?
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is 50% more expensive to attend than NCU for in-state tuition ($49,490.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50% higher at SCI-Arc than Northwest Christian University ($49,490.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern California Institute of Architecture than NCU ($19,041 vs. $23,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Christian University are 28.2% lower than costs at Southern California Institute of Architecture ($10,480 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Christian University than Southern California Institute of Architecture (99% vs. 30%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern California Institute of Architecture students is 110.1% larger than aid received Northwest Christian University ($43,364 vs. $20,642)
SCI-Arc vs. NCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCI-Arc or NCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCU or SCI-Arc .
- The average SAT score at Southern California Institute of Architecture (1116) is 124 points higher than at NCU (992)
- Incoming SCI-Arc students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at NCU (21)
- Accepted freshman SCI-Arc students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at NCU (3.45)
- NCU has a higher acceptance rate (66.8%) than SCI-Arc (59.8%)
SCI-Arc vs. NCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCI-Arc or NCU? 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 NCU and SCI-Arc.
- The graduation rate at NCU is higher than Southern California Institute of Architecture (100% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Southern California Institute of Architecture earn on average $500 more per year than NCU graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $45,900)
- Northwest Christian University students graduate with a $19,019 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($23,731 vs. $42,750)
- NCU graduates are paying $197 less per month on federal student loans than SCI-Arc graduates. ($245 vs. $442)
- More SCI-Arc graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/