Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Southern California Institute of Architecture's yield is 1 pts higher than U. Holy Cross's
Yield rate - 2
U. Holy Cross admits 74% vs. 77% at Southern California Institute of Architecture
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Southern California Institute of ArchitectureSelective
- U. Holy CrossAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
Test policy
- Southern California Institute of ArchitectureTest-optional
- U. Holy CrossTest-blind
How they read a record
Southern California Institute of Architecture
GPA and the high school record are required; a college-prep program is considered.
U. Holy Cross
GPA and the high school record are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Southern California Institute of Architecture | U. Holy Cross |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Required | Not considered |
| Essay | Required | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why