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Georgia State GS Georgia Georgia Tech Mercer VSU North Georgia Georgia College Ringling College of Art and Design UNCSA ASU University of West Georgia| Kennesaw State University | Savannah College of Art and Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KSU | SCAD | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Savannah, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,575 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #771 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | scad.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | SCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $40,095 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $40,095 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $17,493 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $46,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $13,243 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 98% |
Admission |
KSU | SCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 14,931 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 12,495 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 1050/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
KSU | SCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | SCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
KSU | SCAD | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 5% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
KSU | SCAD | ||
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| % In-State | - | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 72% | ||
Campus |
KSU | 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
- Savannah College of Art and Design is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (17,575 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. SCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or SCAD?
- Savannah College of Art and Design is 883.2% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($40,095.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 190.6% higher at SCAD than Kennesaw State University ($40,095.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than SCAD ($15,451 vs. $46,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kennesaw State University are 52.6% lower than costs at Savannah College of Art and Design ($11,467 vs. $17,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Savannah College of Art and Design than Kennesaw State University (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Savannah College of Art and Design students is 156.6% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($13,243 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. SCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or SCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCAD or KSU .
- Accepted freshman SCAD students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at KSU (3.33)
- SCAD has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. SCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU 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 KSU.
- The graduation rate at SCAD is higher than Kennesaw State University (64% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/