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ECU UNC Charlotte UNCW NC State ASU NCAT Ringling College of Art and Design UNCSA UNC Chapel Hill WCU WSSU Georgia State| Savannah College of Art and Design | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCAD | UNCG | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,414 | 17,978 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #765 | #671 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scad.edu | uncg.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCAD | UNCG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,105 | $4,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,105 | $19,581 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,594 | $9,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,976 | $10,979 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,157 | $8,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 82% |
Admission |
SCAD | UNCG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,387 | 11,515 | ||
| Admitted | 11,759 | 10,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1280 | 1110/1280 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SCAD | UNCG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCAD | UNCG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $235 |
Diversity |
SCAD | UNCG | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
SCAD | UNCG | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 6% | ||
Campus |
SCAD | UNCG | ||
| 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
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than SCAD based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 16,414 students)
SCAD vs. UNCG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCAD or UNCG?
- Savannah College of Art and Design is 784.3% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($39,105.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.7% higher at SCAD than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($39,105.00 vs. $19,581.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than SCAD ($10,979 vs. $45,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 57.1% lower than costs at Savannah College of Art and Design ($9,924 vs. $15,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Savannah College of Art and Design than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Savannah College of Art and Design students is 59.3% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($13,157 vs. $8,257)
SCAD vs. UNCG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCAD or UNCG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCG or SCAD .
- The average SAT score at Savannah College of Art and Design (1064) is 29 points higher than at UNCG (1035)
- Incoming SCAD students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UNCG (23)
- Accepted freshman UNCG students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at SCAD (3.56)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than SCAD (81.7%)
SCAD vs. UNCG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCAD or UNCG? 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 UNCG and SCAD.
- The graduation rate at SCAD is higher than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (64% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Savannah College of Art and Design earn on average $700 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $4,263 lower median federal student loan debt than SCAD graduates. ($22,737 vs. $27,000)
- UNCG graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than SCAD graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More UNCG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCAD students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/