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Overview |
SCI-Arc | UNLV | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Las Vegas, NV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 457 | 31,094 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #652 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sciarc.edu | unlv.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCI-Arc | UNLV | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,964 | $8,354 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,964 | $25,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,555 | $12,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,514 | $11,388 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,500 | $7,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 25% | 90% |
Admission |
SCI-Arc | UNLV | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 606 | 12,232 | ||
| Admitted | 501 | 11,774 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.7% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
SCI-Arc | UNLV | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCI-Arc | UNLV | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,750 | $19,018 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $442 | $196 |
Diversity |
SCI-Arc | UNLV | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 13% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 9% | ||
| % International | 51% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
SCI-Arc | UNLV | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 14% | ||
Campus |
SCI-Arc | UNLV | ||
| 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
- University of Nevada Las Vegas is larger than than SCI-Arc based on total student enrollment (31,094 students vs. 457 students)
SCI-Arc vs. UNLV Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCI-Arc or UNLV?
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is 522% more expensive to attend than UNLV for in-state tuition ($51,964.00 vs. $8,354.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.3% higher at SCI-Arc than University of Nevada Las Vegas ($51,964.00 vs. $25,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nevada Las Vegas than SCI-Arc ($11,388 vs. $21,514)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nevada Las Vegas are 12.3% lower than costs at Southern California Institute of Architecture ($12,072 vs. $13,555)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nevada Las Vegas than Southern California Institute of Architecture (90% vs. 25%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern California Institute of Architecture students is 500.3% larger than aid received University of Nevada Las Vegas ($45,500 vs. $7,580)
SCI-Arc vs. UNLV Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCI-Arc or UNLV? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNLV or SCI-Arc .
- The average SAT score at Southern California Institute of Architecture (1116) is 109 points higher than at UNLV (1007)
- Incoming SCI-Arc students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UNLV (22)
- Accepted freshman SCI-Arc students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at UNLV (3.4)
- UNLV has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than SCI-Arc (82.7%)
SCI-Arc vs. UNLV Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCI-Arc or UNLV? 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 UNLV and SCI-Arc.
- The graduation rate at SCI-Arc is higher than University of Nevada Las Vegas (58% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Nevada Las Vegas earn on average $1,200 more per year than SCI-Arc graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $46,400)
- University of Nevada Las Vegas students graduate with a $23,732 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($19,018 vs. $42,750)
- UNLV graduates are paying $246 less per month on federal student loans than SCI-Arc graduates. ($196 vs. $442)
- More SCI-Arc graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNLV students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/