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KSU GS Georgia Georgia Tech Mercer Georgia Gwinnett College UNC Charlotte University of South Florida St. Petersburg Emory Ringling College of Art and Design UNCSA Florida State| Georgia State University | Savannah College of Art and Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia State | SCAD | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Savannah, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,516 | 16,414 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #762 | #765 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | scad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | SCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $39,105 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $39,105 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,816 | $15,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,589 | $45,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,563 | $13,157 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
Georgia State | SCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,050 | 14,387 | ||
| Admitted | 17,396 | 11,759 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 29.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia State | SCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | SCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | SCAD | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Georgia State | SCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Georgia State | SCAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia State University is larger than than SCAD based on total student enrollment (36,516 students vs. 16,414 students)
Georgia State vs. SCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or SCAD?
- Savannah College of Art and Design is 446.3% more expensive to attend than Georgia State for in-state tuition ($39,105.00 vs. $7,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.7% higher at SCAD than Georgia State University ($39,105.00 vs. $22,389.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia State University than SCAD ($17,589 vs. $45,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia State University are 12.9% lower than costs at Savannah College of Art and Design ($13,816 vs. $15,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Savannah College of Art and Design than Georgia State University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Savannah College of Art and Design students is 13.8% larger than aid received Georgia State University ($13,157 vs. $11,563)
Georgia State vs. SCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia State or SCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCAD or Georgia State .
- The average SAT score at Savannah College of Art and Design (1064) is 8 points higher than at Georgia State (1056)
- Incoming Georgia State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at SCAD (23)
- Accepted freshman SCAD students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Georgia State (3.54)
- SCAD has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Georgia State (66.8%)
Georgia State vs. SCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia State 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 Georgia State.
- The graduation rate at SCAD is higher than Georgia State University (64% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Georgia State University earn on average $6,400 more per year than SCAD graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $39,800)
- Georgia State University students graduate with a $3,301 lower median federal student loan debt than SCAD graduates. ($23,699 vs. $27,000)
- Georgia State graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than SCAD graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More SCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/