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Ringling College of Art and Design UNCSA Georgia State Georgia Full Sail University RISD Pratt Institute ASU Harding University KSU UT Auburn| Savannah College of Art and Design | Oklahoma Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCAD | OC | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,414 | 2,537 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #765 | #824 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scad.edu | oc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCAD | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,105 | $24,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,105 | $24,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,594 | $8,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,976 | $20,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,157 | $17,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
SCAD | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,387 | 1,634 | ||
| Admitted | 11,759 | 1,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1280 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCAD | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,652 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $244 |
Diversity |
SCAD | OC | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
SCAD | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 39% | ||
Campus |
SCAD | OC | ||
| 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 OC based on total student enrollment (16,414 students vs. 2,537 students)
SCAD vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCAD or OC?
- Savannah College of Art and Design is 59.3% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($39,105.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.3% higher at SCAD than Oklahoma Christian University ($39,105.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than SCAD ($20,237 vs. $45,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 88.3% lower than costs at Savannah College of Art and Design ($8,280 vs. $15,594)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Savannah College of Art and Design as Oklahoma Christian University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oklahoma Christian University students is 33.8% larger than aid received Savannah College of Art and Design ($17,601 vs. $13,157)
SCAD vs. OC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCAD or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or SCAD .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Christian University (1118) is 54 points higher than at SCAD (1064)
- Incoming OC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SCAD (23)
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at SCAD (3.56)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than SCAD (81.7%)
SCAD vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCAD or OC? 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 OC and SCAD.
- The graduation rate at SCAD is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (64% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Oklahoma Christian University earn on average $2,000 more per year than SCAD graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $39,800)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $3,348 lower median federal student loan debt than SCAD graduates. ($23,652 vs. $27,000)
- OC graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than SCAD graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCAD students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/