SCAD vs. Lee University

Comparable Facts

Compare Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, GA with Lee University in Cleveland, TN on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Savannah College of Art and Design is larger than Lee University based on total student enrollment (18,550 students vs. 3,714 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Savannah College of Art and Design is located in Savannah, GA (Midsize City setting); Lee University is in Cleveland, TN (Small City setting).
• Savannah College of Art and Design is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Lee University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Savannah College of Art and Design 21:1; Lee University 13:1.

SCAD vs. Lee University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, SCAD or Lee University? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lee University than SCAD ($20,416 vs. $50,821).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 44.2% lower than at Savannah College of Art and Design ($10,110 vs. $18,123).
• Savannah College of Art and Design is 75% more expensive for in-state tuition than Lee University (about $17,840 more per year; $41,630.00 vs. $23,790.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 75% higher at SCAD than at Lee University (about $17,840 more per year; $41,630.00 vs. $23,790.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Lee University than at Savannah College of Art and Design (99% vs. 98%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Lee University students is 20% larger than aid received by Savannah College of Art and Design students ($15,467 vs. $12,884).

SCAD vs. Lee University Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, SCAD or Lee University? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Lee University and SCAD.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Savannah College of Art and Design (1150) is 10 points higher than at Lee University (1140).
• Incoming SCAD students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (24 vs. 23 at Lee University).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Savannah College of Art and Design 1030/1270; Lee University 1040/1230.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Savannah College of Art and Design 21/28; Lee University 20/27.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: SCAD - Test optional; Lee University - Test optional.
• Enrolled freshman Lee University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at SCAD (3.56).
• SCAD has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than Lee University (70.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 26.4% at SCAD vs. 35% at Lee University.

SCAD vs. Lee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for SCAD and Lee University? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Savannah College of Art and Design's six-year graduation rate (64%) is higher than Lee University's (49%).
• Graduates from Savannah College of Art and Design earn a median of about $2,700 more per year than Lee University graduates about ten years after starting college ($39,800 vs. $37,100), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Lee University and SCAD graduates have the same median loan debt ($27,000 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers in the federal data, Lee University and SCAD graduates have the same median monthly federal student loan payment ($279 vs. $279).
• More Lee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCAD students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.