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Overview |
SCAD | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,575 | 4,828 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #771 | #170 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scad.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCAD | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,095 | $50,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,095 | $50,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,493 | $16,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,524 | $34,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,243 | $31,876 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
SCAD | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,931 | 12,007 | ||
| Admitted | 12,495 | 8,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.2% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1190/1370 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
SCAD | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCAD | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
SCAD | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
SCAD | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 57% | ||
Campus |
SCAD | Ithaca 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 Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (17,575 students vs. 4,828 students)
SCAD vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCAD or Ithaca College?
- Ithaca College is 26% more expensive to attend than SCAD for in-state tuition ($50,510.00 vs. $40,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26% higher at Ithaca College than Savannah College of Art and Design ($50,510.00 vs. $40,095.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ithaca College than SCAD ($34,297 vs. $46,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 9.1% lower than costs at Savannah College of Art and Design ($16,030 vs. $17,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Savannah College of Art and Design (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 140.7% larger than aid received Savannah College of Art and Design ($31,876 vs. $13,243)
SCAD vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCAD or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or SCAD .
- SCAD has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Ithaca College (69.9%)
SCAD vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCAD or Ithaca 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 Ithaca College and SCAD.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Savannah College of Art and Design (74% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $16,300 more per year than SCAD graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $39,800)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than SCAD graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than SCAD graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCAD students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/