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Ringling College of Art and Design UNCSA Georgia State Liberty University Georgia Full Sail University RISD Pratt Institute ASU KSU UT Auburn| Savannah College of Art and Design | Columbia International University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCAD | Columbia International University | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,414 | 2,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #765 | #705 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scad.edu | ciu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCAD | Columbia International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,105 | $25,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,105 | $25,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,594 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,976 | $19,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,157 | $18,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
SCAD | Columbia International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,387 | 506 | ||
| Admitted | 11,759 | 244 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 48.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 73.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1280 | 990/1195 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SCAD | Columbia International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCAD | Columbia International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $33,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
SCAD | Columbia International University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
SCAD | Columbia International University | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 38% | ||
Campus |
SCAD | Columbia International University | ||
| 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
- Savannah College of Art and Design is larger than than Columbia International University based on total student enrollment (16,414 students vs. 2,481 students)
SCAD vs. Columbia International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCAD or Columbia International University?
- Savannah College of Art and Design is 52.6% more expensive to attend than Columbia International University for in-state tuition ($39,105.00 vs. $25,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.6% higher at SCAD than Columbia International University ($39,105.00 vs. $25,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia International University than SCAD ($19,911 vs. $45,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia International University are 56.7% lower than costs at Savannah College of Art and Design ($9,950 vs. $15,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Savannah College of Art and Design than Columbia International University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia International University students is 43.1% larger than aid received Savannah College of Art and Design ($18,834 vs. $13,157)
SCAD vs. Columbia International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCAD or Columbia International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia International University or SCAD .
- The average SAT score at Savannah College of Art and Design (1064) is 19 points higher than at Columbia International University (1045)
- Incoming SCAD students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Columbia International University (23)
- Accepted freshman SCAD students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Columbia International University (3.5)
- SCAD has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Columbia International University (48.2%)
SCAD vs. Columbia International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCAD or Columbia International University? 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 Columbia International University and SCAD.
- The graduation rate at SCAD is higher than Columbia International University (64% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Savannah College of Art and Design earn on average $6,400 more per year than Columbia International University graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $33,400)
- Columbia International University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SCAD graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia International University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than SCAD graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Columbia International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCAD students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/