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Overview |
SCAD | PC | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,414 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #765 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scad.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCAD | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,105 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,105 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,594 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,976 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,157 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
SCAD | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,387 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 11,759 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1280 | 1020/1270 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2024 |
Academics |
SCAD | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCAD | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $269 |
Diversity |
SCAD | PC | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
SCAD | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 46% | ||
Campus |
SCAD | PC | ||
| 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 PC based on total student enrollment (16,414 students vs. 1,199 students)
SCAD vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCAD or PC?
- Savannah College of Art and Design is 0.3% more expensive to attend than PC for in-state tuition ($39,105.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at SCAD than Presbyterian College ($39,105.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than SCAD ($21,571 vs. $45,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 38% lower than costs at Savannah College of Art and Design ($11,300 vs. $15,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than Savannah College of Art and Design (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 161.3% larger than aid received Savannah College of Art and Design ($34,379 vs. $13,157)
SCAD vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCAD or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or SCAD .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 18 points higher than at SCAD (1064)
- Incoming PC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SCAD (23)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at SCAD (3.56)
- SCAD has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than PC (59.4%)
SCAD vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCAD or PC? 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 PC and SCAD.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Savannah College of Art and Design (68% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $7,900 more per year than SCAD graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $39,800)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $892 lower median federal student loan debt than SCAD graduates. ($26,108 vs. $27,000)
- PC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than SCAD graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCAD students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/