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Ringling College of Art and Design UNCSA Georgia State Florida Georgia Full Sail University RISD Pratt Institute ASU KSU Eckerd College UT| Savannah College of Art and Design | New College of Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCAD | New College of Florida | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Sarasota, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,414 | 689 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #765 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scad.edu | ncf.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCAD | New College of Florida | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,105 | $5,227 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,105 | $27,159 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,594 | $10,291 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,976 | $10,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,157 | $14,102 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
SCAD | New College of Florida | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,387 | 1,830 | ||
| Admitted | 11,759 | 1,380 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 75.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1280 | 1103/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 30, 2025 |
Academics |
SCAD | New College of Florida | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCAD | New College of Florida | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,859 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $153 |
Diversity |
SCAD | New College of Florida | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
SCAD | New College of Florida | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 15% | ||
Campus |
SCAD | New College of Florida | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Savannah College of Art and Design is larger than than New College of Florida based on total student enrollment (16,414 students vs. 689 students)
SCAD vs. New College of Florida Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCAD or New College of Florida?
- Savannah College of Art and Design is 648.1% more expensive to attend than New College of Florida for in-state tuition ($39,105.00 vs. $5,227.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44% higher at SCAD than New College of Florida ($39,105.00 vs. $27,159.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New College of Florida than SCAD ($10,496 vs. $45,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New College of Florida are 51.5% lower than costs at Savannah College of Art and Design ($10,291 vs. $15,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New College of Florida than Savannah College of Art and Design (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New College of Florida students is 7.2% larger than aid received Savannah College of Art and Design ($14,102 vs. $13,157)
SCAD vs. New College of Florida Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCAD or New College of Florida? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between New College of Florida or SCAD .
- The average SAT score at New College of Florida (1285) is 221 points higher than at SCAD (1064)
- Incoming New College of Florida students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at SCAD (23)
- Accepted freshman New College of Florida students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at SCAD (3.56)
- SCAD has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than New College of Florida (75.4%)
SCAD vs. New College of Florida Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCAD or New College of Florida? 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 New College of Florida and SCAD.
- The graduation rate at New College of Florida is higher than Savannah College of Art and Design (68% vs. 64%)
- New College of Florida students graduate with a $12,141 lower median federal student loan debt than SCAD graduates. ($14,859 vs. $27,000)
- New College of Florida graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than SCAD graduates. ($153 vs. $279)
- More New College of Florida graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCAD students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/