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Overview |
SCAD | UNCW | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Wilmington, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,414 | 17,843 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #765 | #377 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scad.edu | uncw.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCAD | UNCW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,105 | $4,443 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,105 | $19,063 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,594 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,976 | $18,709 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,157 | $6,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 56% |
Admission |
SCAD | UNCW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,387 | 16,860 | ||
| Admitted | 11,759 | 11,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1280 | 1220/1370 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SCAD | UNCW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCAD | UNCW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
SCAD | UNCW | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
SCAD | UNCW | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 19% | ||
Campus |
SCAD | UNCW | ||
| 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 Wilmington is larger than than SCAD based on total student enrollment (17,843 students vs. 16,414 students)
SCAD vs. UNCW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCAD or UNCW?
- Savannah College of Art and Design is 780.1% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($39,105.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.1% higher at SCAD than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($39,105.00 vs. $19,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Wilmington than SCAD ($18,709 vs. $45,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Wilmington are 28.7% lower than costs at Savannah College of Art and Design ($12,120 vs. $15,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Savannah College of Art and Design than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (98% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Savannah College of Art and Design students is 111.6% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($13,157 vs. $6,217)
SCAD vs. UNCW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCAD or UNCW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCW or SCAD .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Wilmington (1162) is 98 points higher than at SCAD (1064)
- Incoming UNCW students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SCAD (23)
- Accepted freshman SCAD students have at the same average high school GPA (3.56) as students at UNCW (3.56)
- SCAD has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than UNCW (68.8%)
SCAD vs. UNCW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCAD or UNCW? 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 UNCW and SCAD.
- The graduation rate at UNCW is higher than Savannah College of Art and Design (67% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Wilmington earn on average $4,900 more per year than SCAD graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $39,800)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SCAD graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- UNCW graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than SCAD graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More UNCW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCAD students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/