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MSU Billings Art Center College of Design USC C of I BYU-I Carroll College| Southern California Institute of Architecture | Rocky Mountain College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCI-Arc | RMC | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Billings, MT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 457 | 991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sciarc.edu | rocky.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCI-Arc | RMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,964 | $32,282 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,964 | $32,282 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,555 | $9,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,514 | $19,173 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,500 | $25,571 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 25% | 100% |
Admission |
SCI-Arc | RMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 606 | 1,471 | ||
| Admitted | 501 | 1,072 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.7% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 990/1240 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
SCI-Arc | RMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCI-Arc | RMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $442 | $268 |
Diversity |
SCI-Arc | RMC | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 13% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 51% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
SCI-Arc | RMC | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 43% | ||
Campus |
SCI-Arc | RMC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rocky Mountain College is larger than than SCI-Arc based on total student enrollment (991 students vs. 457 students)
SCI-Arc vs. RMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCI-Arc or RMC?
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is 61% more expensive to attend than RMC for in-state tuition ($51,964.00 vs. $32,282.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61% higher at SCI-Arc than Rocky Mountain College ($51,964.00 vs. $32,282.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rocky Mountain College than SCI-Arc ($19,173 vs. $21,514)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rocky Mountain College are 41.6% lower than costs at Southern California Institute of Architecture ($9,576 vs. $13,555)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rocky Mountain 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 77.9% larger than aid received Rocky Mountain College ($45,500 vs. $25,571)
SCI-Arc vs. RMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCI-Arc or RMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RMC or SCI-Arc .
- The average SAT score at Southern California Institute of Architecture (1116) is 79 points higher than at RMC (1037)
- Incoming SCI-Arc students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at RMC (23)
- Accepted freshman SCI-Arc students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at RMC (3.42)
- SCI-Arc has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than RMC (72.9%)
SCI-Arc vs. RMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCI-Arc or RMC? 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 RMC and SCI-Arc.
- The graduation rate at SCI-Arc is higher than Rocky Mountain College (58% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Rocky Mountain College earn on average $400 more per year than SCI-Arc graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $46,400)
- Rocky Mountain College students graduate with a $16,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($26,000 vs. $42,750)
- RMC graduates are paying $174 less per month on federal student loans than SCI-Arc graduates. ($268 vs. $442)
- More RMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCI-Arc students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/