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Georgia State KSU Georgia VSU North Georgia Georgia College Mercer Ringling College of Art and Design UNCSA Georgia Tech FAU CofC| Georgia Southern University | Savannah College of Art and Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GS | SCAD | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Savannah, GA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,041 | 17,575 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #931 | #771 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | scad.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | SCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $40,095 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $40,095 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,993 | $17,493 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,957 | $46,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,075 | $13,243 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 98% |
Admission |
GS | SCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,410 | 14,931 | ||
| Admitted | 12,916 | 12,495 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.6% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.8% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1160 | 1050/1280 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
GS | SCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | SCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
GS | SCAD | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
GS | SCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 72% | ||
Campus |
GS | SCAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than SCAD based on total student enrollment (26,041 students vs. 17,575 students)
GS vs. SCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or SCAD?
- Savannah College of Art and Design is 817.3% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($40,095.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 159.9% higher at SCAD than Georgia Southern University ($40,095.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than SCAD ($16,957 vs. $46,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 59.1% lower than costs at Savannah College of Art and Design ($10,993 vs. $17,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Savannah College of Art and Design than Georgia Southern University (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Savannah College of Art and Design students is 64% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($13,243 vs. $8,075)
GS vs. SCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or SCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCAD or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 25 points higher than at SCAD (1064)
- Incoming GS students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at SCAD (23)
- Accepted freshman SCAD students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at GS (3.36)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (89.6%) than SCAD (83.7%)
GS vs. SCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS 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 GS.
- The graduation rate at SCAD is higher than Georgia Southern University (64% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $5,000 more per year than SCAD graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $39,800)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SCAD graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- GS graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than SCAD graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More SCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/