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Tennessee Florida State Clemson Alabama UofSC Georgia University of Alabama at Birmingham Kentucky Florida Mississippi State LSU AUM| Auburn University | Savannah College of Art and Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Auburn | SCAD | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Savannah, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 16,414 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #765 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | scad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | SCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $39,105 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $39,105 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $15,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $45,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $13,157 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 98% |
Admission |
Auburn | SCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | 14,387 | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | 11,759 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 29.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | 1060/1280 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Auburn | SCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | SCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Auburn | SCAD | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Auburn | SCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | SCAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Auburn University is larger than than SCAD based on total student enrollment (31,764 students vs. 16,414 students)
Auburn vs. SCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or SCAD?
- Savannah College of Art and Design is 276.3% more expensive to attend than Auburn for in-state tuition ($39,105.00 vs. $10,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.4% higher at SCAD than Auburn University ($39,105.00 vs. $31,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University than SCAD ($25,271 vs. $45,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University are 4% lower than costs at Savannah College of Art and Design ($14,998 vs. $15,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Savannah College of Art and Design than Auburn University (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Savannah College of Art and Design students is 34.4% larger than aid received Auburn University ($13,157 vs. $9,791)
Auburn vs. SCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or SCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCAD or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 154 points higher than at SCAD (1064)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at SCAD (23)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at SCAD (3.56)
- SCAD has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Auburn (43.7%)
Auburn vs. SCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or SCAD? 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 SCAD and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is higher than Savannah College of Art and Design (66% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Auburn University earn on average $14,300 more per year than SCAD graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $39,800)
- Auburn University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SCAD graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Auburn graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than SCAD graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCAD students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/