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Ringling College of Art and Design UNCSA Georgia State Georgia Full Sail University Reinhardt University RISD Pratt Institute ASU KSU UT Auburn| Savannah College of Art and Design | Shorter University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCAD | Shorter | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Rome, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,414 | 1,515 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #765 | #872 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scad.edu | shorter.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCAD | Shorter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,105 | $22,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,105 | $22,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,594 | $9,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,976 | $13,490 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,157 | $20,057 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
SCAD | Shorter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,387 | 871 | ||
| Admitted | 11,759 | 849 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1280 | 960/1290 | ||
| 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 | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
SCAD | Shorter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCAD | Shorter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,418 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $293 |
Diversity |
SCAD | Shorter | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
SCAD | Shorter | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 15% | ||
Campus |
SCAD | Shorter | ||
| 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 Shorter based on total student enrollment (16,414 students vs. 1,515 students)
SCAD vs. Shorter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCAD or Shorter?
- Savannah College of Art and Design is 74.7% more expensive to attend than Shorter for in-state tuition ($39,105.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.7% higher at SCAD than Shorter University ($39,105.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than SCAD ($13,490 vs. $45,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 65.9% lower than costs at Savannah College of Art and Design ($9,400 vs. $15,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University than Savannah College of Art and Design (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is 52.4% larger than aid received Savannah College of Art and Design ($20,057 vs. $13,157)
SCAD vs. Shorter Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCAD or Shorter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shorter or SCAD .
- The average SAT score at Savannah College of Art and Design (1064) is 95 points higher than at Shorter (969)
- Incoming SCAD students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Shorter (21)
- Accepted freshman SCAD students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than SCAD (81.7%)
SCAD vs. Shorter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCAD or Shorter? 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 Shorter and SCAD.
- The graduation rate at SCAD is higher than Shorter University (64% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $9,500 more per year than SCAD graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $39,800)
- Savannah College of Art and Design students graduate with a $1,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,418)
- SCAD graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($279 vs. $293)
- More SCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/