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Ringling College of Art and Design UNCSA Georgia State Georgia Full Sail University RISD Pratt Institute ASU KSU UT Auburn Flagler| Savannah College of Art and Design | Converse College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCAD | Converse College | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,414 | 1,284 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #765 | #588 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scad.edu | converse.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCAD | Converse College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,105 | $21,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,105 | $21,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,594 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,976 | $19,653 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,157 | $14,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
SCAD | Converse College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,387 | 2,917 | ||
| Admitted | 11,759 | 1,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 55.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1280 | 1020/1235 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SCAD | Converse College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCAD | Converse College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,952 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
SCAD | Converse College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
SCAD | Converse College | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 30% | ||
Campus |
SCAD | Converse College | ||
| 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 Converse College based on total student enrollment (16,414 students vs. 1,284 students)
SCAD vs. Converse College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCAD or Converse College?
- Savannah College of Art and Design is 85.7% more expensive to attend than Converse College for in-state tuition ($39,105.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.7% higher at SCAD than Converse College ($39,105.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Converse College than SCAD ($19,653 vs. $45,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Converse College are 23.1% lower than costs at Savannah College of Art and Design ($12,664 vs. $15,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Converse College than Savannah College of Art and Design (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Converse College students is 13.7% larger than aid received Savannah College of Art and Design ($14,959 vs. $13,157)
SCAD vs. Converse College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCAD or Converse College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Converse College or SCAD .
- The average SAT score at Savannah College of Art and Design (1064) is 24 points higher than at Converse College (1040)
- Incoming SCAD students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Converse College (23)
- Accepted freshman Converse College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at SCAD (3.56)
- SCAD has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Converse College (55.6%)
SCAD vs. Converse College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCAD or Converse College? 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 Converse College and SCAD.
- The graduation rate at SCAD is higher than Converse College (64% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Savannah College of Art and Design earn on average $6,800 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $33,000)
- Converse College students graduate with a $48 lower median federal student loan debt than SCAD graduates. ($26,952 vs. $27,000)
- Converse College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than SCAD graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Converse College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCAD students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/