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Overview |
SCAD | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,575 | 5,805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #771 | #439 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scad.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCAD | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,095 | $25,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,095 | $25,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,493 | $11,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,524 | $19,401 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,243 | $20,585 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
SCAD | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,931 | 4,007 | ||
| Admitted | 12,495 | 2,375 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 59.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.2% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1006/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SCAD | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCAD | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $175 |
Diversity |
SCAD | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
SCAD | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 36% | ||
Campus |
SCAD | Lincoln Memorial 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 Lincoln Memorial University based on total student enrollment (17,575 students vs. 5,805 students)
SCAD vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCAD or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Savannah College of Art and Design is 56.1% more expensive to attend than Lincoln Memorial University for in-state tuition ($40,095.00 vs. $25,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.1% higher at SCAD than Lincoln Memorial University ($40,095.00 vs. $25,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Memorial University than SCAD ($19,401 vs. $46,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Memorial University are 48.1% lower than costs at Savannah College of Art and Design ($11,808 vs. $17,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University than Savannah College of Art and Design (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln Memorial University students is 55.4% larger than aid received Savannah College of Art and Design ($20,585 vs. $13,243)
SCAD vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCAD or Lincoln Memorial University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lincoln Memorial University or SCAD .
- The average SAT score at Savannah College of Art and Design (1064) is 9 points higher than at Lincoln Memorial University (1055)
- Incoming SCAD students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lincoln Memorial University (23)
- Accepted freshman SCAD students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- SCAD has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Lincoln Memorial University (59.3%)
SCAD vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCAD or Lincoln Memorial 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 Lincoln Memorial University and SCAD.
- The graduation rate at SCAD is higher than Lincoln Memorial University (64% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Savannah College of Art and Design earn on average $900 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $9,980 lower median federal student loan debt than SCAD graduates. ($17,020 vs. $27,000)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than SCAD graduates. ($175 vs. $279)
- More Lincoln Memorial University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCAD students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/