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Overview |
SCAD | ASU | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Boone, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,414 | 20,436 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #765 | #594 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scad.edu | appstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCAD | ASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,105 | $4,242 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,105 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,594 | $11,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,976 | $13,084 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,157 | $7,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 47% |
Admission |
SCAD | ASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,387 | 22,255 | ||
| Admitted | 11,759 | 18,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1280 | 1100/1270 | ||
| 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 |
SCAD | ASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCAD | ASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
SCAD | ASU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
SCAD | ASU | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 13% | ||
Campus |
SCAD | ASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Appalachian State University is larger than than SCAD based on total student enrollment (20,436 students vs. 16,414 students)
SCAD vs. ASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCAD or ASU?
- Savannah College of Art and Design is 821.9% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($39,105.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.1% higher at SCAD than Appalachian State University ($39,105.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than SCAD ($13,084 vs. $45,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 34.6% lower than costs at Savannah College of Art and Design ($11,582 vs. $15,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Savannah College of Art and Design than Appalachian State University (98% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Savannah College of Art and Design students is 76.8% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($13,157 vs. $7,443)
SCAD vs. ASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCAD or ASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ASU or SCAD .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 93 points higher than at SCAD (1064)
- Incoming ASU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at SCAD (23)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at SCAD (3.56)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than SCAD (81.7%)
SCAD vs. ASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCAD or ASU? 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 ASU and SCAD.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than Savannah College of Art and Design (65% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Appalachian State University earn on average $1,800 more per year than SCAD graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $39,800)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SCAD graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- ASU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than SCAD graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCAD students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/